Research Electives in D&I

VP&S students are allowed to take up to three months for research electives in the D&I senior portion of the curriculum. Research must be full time and proposals must be approved in advance by the Electives subcommittee at VP&S. Students must also complete a two-page paper at the conclusion of the elective month(s).

Note on retroactive enrollment: Retroactive enrollment in a research elective month is strongly discouraged. Please ensure all necessary approvals are in place before the elective begins. Please contact studentresearchatps@cumc.columbia.edu if you have any questions.