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.

URAD's Undergraduate Research Scholarship

Applications due December 18, 2025

URAD's Undergraduate Research Scholarship is open to currently enrolled UNM undergraduate students who are pursuing research or plan to pursue research under the guidance of a faculty mentor in the Spring 2026 semester. Students who are currently part of a paid research program are not eligible to apply. All majors may apply but priority will be given first to Humanities (e.g., English, Philosophy, History, Africana Studies, etc.), Arts, and Design disciplines. Read more about the scholarship and to apply online by December 18, 2025.

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF)

Applications due January 9, 2026

The fundamental objective of MMUF is to advance multivocality in the academy at the level of college and university faculties. This goal can be achieved both by increasing the number of students from diverse groups who pursue PhDs and by supporting the pursuit of PhDs by students who demonstrated a commitment to the goals of MMUF. Please visit their website to learn more about the program and to apply online.

PREP (Postbaccalauraete Research Education Program)

Applications due February 6, 2026

PREP@UNM is an NIH-funded post-baccalaureate education program, designed to enhance the ability of individuals in the biomedical sciences to gain entry to and succeed in nationally-recognized PhD programs and research careers. PREP is intended for individuals who have recently earned a bachelor's degree but need additional laboratory research experience or other education to improve their credentials for entering graduate school. We consider all applications, and encourage individuals from all identity groups in the sciences to apply. Visit their website for more information and to apply