Hughes Scholars

The Hughes Scholars program, an undergraduate funding initiative within the Hughes Undergraduate Biology (HUB) Program, supports active research and outreach by undergraduate students in areas related to biomedical/bioscience research. Funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Hughes Scholars initiative looks for Montana State University students who are considering careers in biomedical/bioscience research or a medical/health field, and who are dedicated, driven, and innovative. In addition, Hughes Scholars understand the critical nature of a well-rounded education, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing science learning opportunities to others.

Key to the Hughes Scholars fellowships is development of a significant and meaningful plan to reach out to populations through discovery-based and/or research-relevant science. This program differs from others at MSU in that supported projects have a clear methodology for imparting science information to a specific audience, and in a way that encourages young learners or other populations to be excited and intrigued by science. Alternatively, Hughes Scholars may use their research to reach a population that will benefit directly from their work—essentially applying their research work in a controlled setting that furthers research and teaches others.