West Conn is now accepting applications for undergraduate students at all higher education institutions in the United States to compete for one of two $4,000 fellowship grants to conduct a research project in the field of biology in collaboration with a West Conn faculty member.  The 2019 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program will include a minimum of 30 hours per week of field and laboratory work on a research project, during an eight- to 10-week period.  There are certain academic requirements for participation and applications must contact listed mentor faculty members to discuss specific research interests.  The West Conn mentors can help in developing and writing a project proposal.  The deadline for submission of applications is March 10th.