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.
McNair Scholars & Research Opportunity Program
Priority deadline for applications was March 31, 2025, but applications will still be accepted until all spots are filled.
The mission of the University of New Mexico’s Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program and the Research Opportunity Program (ROP) is to prepare high achieving undergraduate students for admission into graduate school to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees. The McNair/ROP programs offer eligible students the opportunity to conduct faculty-mentored research as well as travel opportunities and support during the graduate application process. Learn more about eligibility and benefits here.
UROC (Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference)
Student Union Building
April 11, 2025 9am - 3pm
Curious about what undergraduate research looks like at UNM? Come to UNM's annual Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference, UROC, on Friday, 4/11, with presentation sessions starting at 9am and see the amazing work that UNM undergraduate students are doing. All events are free and open to the public and will be held on all three levels of the SUB.
Grand Challenges Undergraduate Research Opportunity for Summer 2025
April 11, 2025
We are accepting applications for the pilot Grand Challenges fellowship program for three paid undergraduate paid roles in Summer 2025. One student will do research work with each of our three Level 2 teams: Child Health, Just Transition to Green Energy, and Sustainable Space Research. The roles will fund students via Student Employment for up to 20 hours per week for up to 16 weeks of summer and intersessions. For more information and to apply, visit here.
Southwest Region of the Society of Developmental Biology Annual Meeting
UNM
May 2-4, 2025
We have a fantastic line-up of invited speakers from all around the Southwest Region, including Mexico. In addition to our invited speakers, we will be selecting talks from trainees, including postdocs, graduate students and undergraduates for short presentations, flash talks and posters. It will surely be an incredible meeting on all things related to developmental biology.
This year, alongside our science sessions, we will also be holding an Education and Outreach session featuring panelists who have played a pivotal role in democratizing science education. Join us for an engaging discussion on expanding access, promoting inclusivity, and transforming science education across all communities.
Registration and Abstract submission are open! Visit our website: www.swsdb2025.org to learn more!
College of Pharmacy Faculty Research Interests
College of Pharmacy
Start Date: Ongoing
Explore the faculty research interests from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy.
Search Open Positions at UNMJobs
Ongoing
Departments will list paid student positions (e.g., Research Assistant, Lab Assistant, etc.) on UNMJobs. You will apply directly on UNMJobs for any positions of interest.
Departmental Seminars
Ongoing
Many departments host regular seminars, brown bags or lectures throughout the academic year for students to learn more about the research and happenings in that department. Check out this list to see all of the departments across campus offering such events.
