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.
Pizza & Presentations
Zimmerman Library 254 and Online
Start Date: Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30pm, September 23, 30, October 14, 21
If there is a conference or presentation in your future, plan to join one of the Pizza & Presentations and learn more about improving your presentation skills. Pizza and drinks are provided for in-person attendees. Register here
Abstract Submissions for the New Mexico Research Symposium
Abstracts due October 17, 2025
The New Mexico Research Symposium is a free, student-centered conference focused on sharing STEM research projects from undergraduate and graduate students in NM and an opportunity to network with researchers from across the state. If you have been involved in STEM research as an undergraduate, submit an abstract for consideration to present at the symposium on November 15 at the Student Union Building. Read more and submit your abstract on the symposium website.
Summer Research Internship Application Workshop
Honors College Forum
Start Date: November 14, 2025
10am-11am
Are you looking to secure a research opportunity for the Summer of 2026? Now is the time to start preparing! This workshop will walk you through the steps of searching and applying for summer research opportunities, many of which have deadlines in early 2026. You will also hear from students who recently completed summer research opportunities out of state at other universities. This is open to all majors and all levels of students!
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.
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.
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.
Undergraduate Fellowship on Native American Health Research
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until December 1, 2025
Are you passionate about research that can help shape the future of public health and healthcare with Native American communities? The UNM Center for Native American Health in partnership with the UNM Research, Arts & Design Network have designed and are sponsoring an opportunity to help you explore your passion! This is a popular and highly competitive opportunity! Each selected student will receive a total stipend of $500, disbursed in two installments: $250 at the beginning of the semester and $250 at the conclusion.
Read all about the fellowship and apply here
