Current Student Opportunities

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Welcome students! The Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network is dedicated to bringing you more opportunities to create and showcase amazing scholarly work. Check back often to learn about exciting programs, courses and other opportunities.

Global & National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI) Summer Fellowship

Applications due May 10, 2026

The Global & National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI) will select UNM graduate or undergraduate students to be the 2026 GNSPI Summer Fellows. The program prepares Fellows to apply a security policy lens (broadly defined) to their emerging area of expertise or area of interest (which can come from nearly any major).

The Fellows will meet several times over the summer and receive instruction on policy analysis as a method, mentorship from GNSPI Senior Fellows (security practitioners and military strategists), and feedback on their policy pitch. Apply here by May 10, 2026 and reach out to the program with any questions or help with the application: gnspi@unm.edu

URAD's Undergraduate Research Scholarship

Applications due May 29, 2026 at 5pm

The purpose of URAD's undergraduate research scholarship is to support students to engage in their education by pursuing research with a UNM faculty mentor. The proposed research may be conducted as an independent study, a departmental honors project or any other avenue that is currently unpaid. The Undergraduate Research Scholarship is intended to support students who currently have no recourse to be paid to conduct research in their area of interest. Read more about eligibility and apply online by 5pm on 5/29/26. Reach out to urad@unm.edu with any questions.

Faculty-Mentored Research Award

Applications due May 29, 2026

The UNM Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and URAD present the Faculty-Mentored Research Award. This joint award is given annually to an outstanding undergraduate researcher and their faculty research mentor based upon the demonstration of a strong research partnership. Read more about the award and apply online by 5/29.

El Puente Research Fellowship

Applications due May 31, 2026

El Puente Research Fellowship, a program under El Centro de la Raza, supports and promotes undergraduate research in multiple academic areas. It offers undergraduates the opportunity to prepare for graduate level education over the course of two semesters. El Puente Fellows work closely with graduate mentors and faculty as they increase their understanding and experience of academic research, and gain the knowledge and tools necessary to begin the research process, develop a research proposal, and prepare for graduate school. This fellowship takes the educational experience to the next level and better prepares students for future opportunities in the academic and professional world. Visit the website to apply online by May 31 and reach out to Program Director Rodolfo Becerril at rdbecerril@unm.edu

Forest Research for NM Water & Carbon Management (FOR-NM)

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Applications due May 31, 2026

The FOR-NM (Forest Research for NM Water and Carbon Management) Academy is a fully-funded, one-week intensive field course for 10 undergraduate students enrolled at New Mexico universities. Students work alongside faculty and researchers from across the state to develop practical skills in ecosystem monitoring, field data collection, remote sensing, and community-engaged science. The program dates are July 21-25, 2026 in Synergia Ranch, NM. Visit their website for more details and to apply by May 31.

URAD Student Ambassador Recruitment for Fall 2026

Application Materials due by June 5, 2026

Are you an undergraduate student who has been involved in faculty-mentored research for at least one semester at UNM and has presented at UROC? Are you interested in earning a stipend to promote research opportunities with fellow undergraduate students? If yes, then consider applying to join the team of URAD Ambassadors for Fall 2026! Please read the full description here (linked to the attached PDF) and follow the instructions for submitting your materials to urad@unm.edu by June 5th, 2026.