The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Undergraduate Research Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Almost all of what we know about health comes from the study of disease or injury. The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance takes the opposite approach: we are studying peak human performance, with the goal of enabling all people to achieve optimal health and well-being. This collaborative effort brings together multiple disciplines, including biology, psychology, engineering, and medicine to understand and advance human health. We will translate these scientific discoveries into practical approaches that improve the performance of all individuals.

The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Undergraduate Research Program is an opportunity open to all undergraduate students to explore the field of human performance through a research experience. Through the program, students will:

• Participate in the course “Design Thinking for Research in Human Performance'' (Spring quarter, no prerequisites) to learn about the field of human performance and the research process, to engage with expert faculty, and write a proposal for summer research.
• Carry out their proposed research with the mentorship and guidance of Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance mentors as part of a 10-week fellowship in the summer.
• Join a diverse community of leaders, researchers, and trainees who are passionate about improving human performance and supporting others in entering this field.

All Stanford undergraduate students are welcome to apply. Students who do not have previous research experience or are from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Learn more and apply.

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