Current Student Opportunities
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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.
ASSURE (Arts & Sciences Support for Undergraduate Research Experience)
Applications must be submitted by A&S faculty mentor, by March 31, 2025
The UNM College of Arts & Sciences seeks applications for the Arts & Sciences Support for Undergraduate Research Experience (ASSURE) for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters (academic year 2025-2026). This program is designed to foster faculty-student research collaborations, and, as such, we are particularly eager to fund work through which students have the opportunity to engage in thoughtful and progressively sophisticated work central to the overall research program of the principal investigator. Because the awards are part of larger efforts to foster a culture of faculty-undergraduate research collaboration at UNM, we would like to see proposals engaging lower-division students and students from underrepresented groups. Proposals will be evaluated based on the funding priorities of the ASSURE initiative, which include providing resources for students who see research activity as key to their overall trajectory at UNM and for research programs that are committed to solid outcomes for undergraduate researchers and promote inclusive excellence.
Eligibility
The faculty mentor must have a primary appointment in the College of Arts & Sciences.Students must have a declared pre-major or major in an arts and sciences academic program and be currently enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours in the College of Arts and Sciences.
A student is required to work with their faculty mentor on their application. The student will be required to upload a resource statement from their mentor as part of the application.
A faculty mentor can apply with a maximum of two undergraduate students; a primary proposal must be identified, and the secondary will only be considered if funds are available.
A student researcher is limited to one application with one faculty mentor.
This program is open to all departments and programs at the College of Arts & Sciences, and we encourage proposals from humanities and social sciences.
Funding
Funding: eight monthly stipends of $400 ($1,600/semester; $3,200/academic year).Time expectation during the semester is 8 hours/week.
Faculty mentors apply here.
McNair Scholars & Research Opportunity Program
Priority deadline for applications, March 31, 2025
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.
Undergraduate Summer Research on Controlled Environment Agriculture
University of Wyoming
Applications due April 1, 2025
This is a 10-week program in Controlled Environment Agriculture at the University of Wyoming this summer, from May 27-Aug 1. It's a unique research experience across civil & electrical engineering, plant sciences, botany, nutrition and business together with industry partners. Stipend ($7000) and lodging is provided! Click here for more information and the application.
Future Leaders in Brain Injury: Sports-Related Head Injuries
April 5, 2025
10am-3:45pm Online
This online, free conference provides opportunities for students to explore a variety of medical specialties and career paths focused on advancing the field of brain injury. It will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10am-3:45pm PST via Zoom. Learners of all levels from undergrads to clinical students are welcome to attend, and UNM students are invited! It will be a valuable opportunity for students to network, build relationships with healthcare mentors, and gain more context for their future career goals. Click on the title above to see the flyer with more information on how to register.
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.
