{"id":2393,"date":"2026-10-12T18:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T01:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/bisc\/?page_id=2393"},"modified":"2026-10-12T18:18:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T01:18:41","slug":"directed-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/bisc\/undergraduate\/directed-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Directed Research (BISC 290\/490)"},"content":{"rendered":"  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--intro-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--intro-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>BISC 290 (Introduction to Biological Research) and BISC 490 (Directed Research) offer eligible students the opportunity to pursue faculty-supervised biological research for academic credit. Review the shared instructions and FAQ before you apply; each course has its own application coversheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--cta-cards-collection \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--cta-cards-collection\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Before You Apply\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Read the application instructions for the full requirements and research proposal guidance. The FAQ addresses common questions about eligibility, research, approval, and grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/bisc\/undergraduate\/directed-research\/application-instructions\/\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>BISC 290\/490 Application Instructions<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Course prerequisites, faculty sponsors, research proposal, required attachments, file naming, and submission deadline.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/bisc\/undergraduate\/directed-research\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>BISC 290\/490 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Answers to nine common questions, including eligibility, qualifying projects and final reports.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--cta-cards-collection \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--cta-cards-collection\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Choose Your Application Form\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Download the one-page application coversheet for your intended course. Review the Application Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions before applying, and include the completed, signed coversheet with your supporting materials in one PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/bisc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2026\/10\/BISC_290_Application_Coversheet_Updated-1.pdf\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>BISC 290 Application Coversheet (PDF)<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Download the updated one-page BISC 290 coversheet. Complete and sign it, then include it with your research proposal and other required attachments.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/bisc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2026\/10\/BISC_490_Application_Coversheet_Updated-1.pdf\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>BISC 490 Application Coversheet (PDF)<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Download the updated one-page BISC 490 coversheet. Complete and sign it, then include it with your research proposal and other required attachments.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--cta-cards-collection \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--cta-cards-collection\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Science GPA Calculator\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Transfer coursework may satisfy listed course requirements, but mark its grade as TR and do not include transferred grades in the science GPA recalculation. Include your current STARS report in the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/bisc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2023\/03\/ScienceGPACalculator.xls\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>Download Science GPA Calculator<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Download the spreadsheet to help with the science GPA portion of your application.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--cta-cards-collection \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--cta-cards-collection\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Submit Your Completed Application\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Combine your signed application, at-least-one-page double-spaced research proposal, reference list, relevant article title page, STARS report, and any required faculty sponsor CV into one PDF. Applications are accepted only through the online form, not by email. We encourage early submission; to treat all applicants equitably, late applications are not accepted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application period:<\/strong> Spring 2027<br \/>\n<strong>Opens:<\/strong> TBD<br \/>\n<strong>Closes:<\/strong> Friday of week 1, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific<br \/>\n<strong>Current Status:<\/strong> CLOSED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/wuSUVdW5Vs6yxz6FA\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>BISC 290\/490 Application Upload<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Submit your complete signed PDF during the published application window. Filename: Last Name, First Name (SponsorLastName)_SemesterYear.pdf.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--intro-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--intro-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          After Your Application Is Reviewed\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n  \n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>The application is checked for eligibility and completion, and qualifying proposals are reviewed for approval. This is not a competitive selection process for applicants who meet the stated requirements. Approved students receive an email with D-clearance instructions and can register for the course. A new application is required for each semester of research-for-credit enrollment, even when you continue working with the same sponsor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--cta-cards-collection \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--cta-cards-collection\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Final Research Report Submission\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>By the <strong>last day of classes<\/strong>, you must give your written final research report to your faculty sponsor <strong>and<\/strong> submit a copy through the form below for Life Sciences Hub tracking. Your sponsor submits your final grade to Linda Bazilian by the <strong>last day of exams<\/strong>. Both steps are required to complete the grading process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Report submission period:<\/strong> Fall 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Last day of classes<br \/>\n<strong>Current Status:<\/strong> CLOSED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/x8wod7zdX1KZ8Atm6\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>BISC 290\/490 Final Research Report Upload<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Submit your written final report to the Life Sciences Hub and provide the same report to your faculty sponsor by the last day of classes.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--cta-cards-collection \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--cta-cards-collection\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Explore Research Opportunities\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Still looking for a faculty sponsor? Explore laboratories and research areas across the four Biological Sciences departments and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/bisc\/research\/undergraduate-research\/\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>Research Opportunities<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Find faculty interests and available undergraduate research resources.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- BISC 290\/490 page-only acknowledgement: intercepts ONLY the two coversheet cards and the application-upload card. -->\n<dialog id=\"bisc-ack-dialog\" class=\"bisc-ack-modal\" aria-labelledby=\"bisc-ack-title\" aria-describedby=\"bisc-ack-intro\">\n  <div class=\"bisc-ack-inner\">\n    <button class=\"bisc-ack-close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close application reminder\">&times;<\/button>\n    <h2 id=\"bisc-ack-title\">Before You Continue<\/h2>\n    <p id=\"bisc-ack-intro\">Please review the BISC 290\/490 application requirements before proceeding.<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"bisc-ack-list\">\n      <li>Confirm you meet the course eligibility and GPA requirements.<\/li>\n      <li>Complete the appropriate BISC 290 or BISC 490 coversheet and obtain all required signatures.<\/li>\n      <li>Include your research proposal (at least one full double-spaced page), references, a relevant journal article title page, your STARS report, and your sponsor&#8217;s CV if required.<\/li>\n      <li>Submit all required documents together as <strong>one PDF<\/strong>. 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