Current Student Opportunities

Empowering Creativity, Celebrating Achievement

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.

Clinical & Translational Research Experience (CT-REx) Research Symposium

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10am-12pm

Domenici Center North Wing, Room 3760

CTSC’s Clinical and Translational Research Experience (CT-REx) is a careerpreparation program that provides an intensive 8-week training focused on building core clinical research skills. Throughout the eight-week program, students have been immersed in clinical and translational research while shadowing research teams across a variety of disciplines. On July 24, their posters will highlight what they learned during the program, with a special emphasis on their experiences in the research laboratories and clinical research settings where they spent the summer.

First Year Research Experience - Fall 26

FYEX 1110 - In-Person

Are you an incoming student to UNM who is curious about research? Would you like an introductory course to cover all of the phases of quantitative and qualitative research? And an opportunity to explore a topic of your choosing? The First Year Research Experience in-person class will be offered this Fall with 3 sections on Tuesday/Thursday. Visit schedule.unm.edu to see the offered times and add to your schedule. Reach out to urad@unm.edu with any questions.

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Conference

Abstracts due August 4, 2026

Are you ready to showcase your research, innovation, and technical expertise to leading STEM professionals and peers? Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in the 2026 GMiS Research Posters Competition at the GMiS Conference, taking place September 17–19, 2026, in Albuquerque. Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to present their work to a national STEM audience, elevate their professional profile, build meaningful connections, and receive valuable feedback from academic, research, and industry leaders. This is your chance to stand out as the next generation of STEM innovators and researchers. Abstracts are due online by August 4, 2026, visit the GMiS website here for more information.

Learning about Laney Graduate School at Emory University, Atlanta GA

Application due August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Learning about Laney is more than a campus visit—it is a glimpse into the full graduate experience. During the program, prospective scholars will:

Attend workshops on crafting strong graduate applications, identifying funding opportunities, and accessing professional development resources
Connect with faculty, staff, and current graduate scholars from across disciplines
Explore student life at Emory, including wellness resources, housing, and academic support
Engage in conversations about inclusion, community, and building a sense of belonging in graduate school
Experience Atlanta, a vibrant city known for innovation, culture, and community

Applicants must:

Plan to graduate no later than Summer 2027
Intend to enroll in graduate school by Fall 2027
Be currently enrolled at, or have graduated from, a U.S.-based institution of higher education and currently reside in the U.S. Applicants are eligible regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

Apply online here by August 12, 2026. Reach out to laney.aero@emory.edu with any questions.

STEAM Network Annual Summit: "The Power of Collaboration: A Vision for Sustainable Success"

Start Date: August 13-14, 2026

The Southwest Transformative Educational Advancement Mentoring (STEAM) Network Program will present our 3rd Annual Summit on August 13-14 at UNM. The Summit is an excellent opportunity for students, postdoctoral scholars, medical residents, and early career faculty to network, meet potential mentors, gain valuable opportunities for career and professional development, and learn about cutting-edge cancer health disparities research. There are also opportunities to attend poster/creative works sessions and lightning talks to learn about all the exciting cancer research going on at the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona. This event is FREE and open to UNM undergraduates. Email STEAM@salud.unm.edu with any questions.