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.
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.
URAD's Undergraduate Research Scholarship for Fall 2025
May 9, 2025
The purpose of this scholarship is to support undergraduate students to engage in their education by pursuing research with a UNM faculty mentor. The proposed research may be conducted as an independent study, a departmental honors project or any other avenue that is currently unpaid. The Undergraduate Research Scholarship is intended to support students who currently have no recourse to be paid to conduct research in their area of interest. Please visit our website for more information or email urad@unm.edu with any questions about applying.
Global & National Security Policy Institute Junior Research Fellows Program
Applications due May 11, 2025
The Global & National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI) will select up to 32 UNM students to be the 2025 GNSPI Junior Research Fellows. The program aims to prepare Fellows for careers in global or national security (broadly defined) by advancing their research capabilities in areas with potential application to security issues. During the summer of 2025, Junior Research Fellows will conduct independent research in one of four research areas—1) National Security & Intelligence Studies, 2) Foreign Language & Area Studies, 3) Global & Transnational Security, and 4) STEM under the supervision of the GNSPI Director and a subject-appropriate faculty member. Students will produce a written paper and a poster presentation.
Benefits include:
- $2000 stipend for completed research
- Advanced research experience
- Publication of research on GNSPI website
- Presentation of research to an audience of peers, faculty, and national security professionals
- Resume boost as a Junior Research Fellow
- Course credit as an independent study (optional)
URAD Student Ambassadors for Fall 2025
Applications due May 15, 2025
URAD is currently recruiting undergraduate students who are experienced researchers (minimum 1 semester of research) to become URAD ambassadors for Fall 2025. Expected time commitment will be a maximum of 5 hours per week and ambassadors will earn a $500 department award at the end of the Fall 2025 semester. View the full description by clicking on the title above and email urad@unm.edu with any questions.
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.
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.
