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.
Faculty-Mentored Research Award
Applications due May 30, 2025
The UNM Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network (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.
Faculty award recipients will receive a $2500 prize to be awarded as an honorarium or a contribution to their research index. Student award recipients will receive a $1500 cash prize. Both will be publicly recognized during the annual Research & Discovery Week each Fall. Read more and access the application here.
PSYC 450: Scientific Writing in Psychology
Open to ALL majors, NO prerequisites
Start Date: Summer 2025 In-Person Course
For the first time, the Psychology Dept. will be offering a course focused on scientific/APA writing skills; specifically, how to write an article, how to write in APA format, how to proofread, and how to do so in a way that makes sense. Anyone who is considering graduate school or wanting to gain research experience would be well-served by this class. This course will be a seminar and workshop-style class focusing on three crucial areas for students interested in pursuing scientific or academic careers, as well as for students who wish to be critical and conscientious consumers of psychological works (lay people, mental healthcare providers, educators, patients, caregivers, etc.). First, this course will teach students foundational skills in scientific writing and communication – i.e., using the basic software required for manuscripts, email communication, etc. – as well as APA style writing (required to do science in our current day and age). Second, this course will teach students the basics of scientific (analytical) writing – how to write out (and thus read) a logical argument, how to write convincingly as a scientist, etc. Third, this course will teach students the different kinds of scientific articles – experiments, case studies, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, literature reviews, etc. – how to read them, write them, as well as how to publish them.
El Puente Research Fellowship
Applications due May 31, 2025
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. Visit their website for more information and reach out to Alejandro Mendiaz-Rivera, Program Director with any questions.
ESCAPE: Earth Sciences Computing & Programming Experience
Applications due June 15, 2025
Up for something new this summer? Apply to join this summer research program where you'll learn about Earth science data analysis, python programming and data visualization, and careers in Earth & environmental science.
The week-long program (Aug 4 - Aug 8) will introduce participants to Earth science data analysis and careers in a fun, inclusive, collaborative environment. Please visit the website for more details and to apply.
If you have any questions, reach out to Dr. Eric Lindsey, eol@unm.edu
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.
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.
