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.
GEOG 2115: Information Design in Science and Society
Spring 2025, first 8 weeks course, In-person
MWF, 1-2:50pm (class ENDS before Spring Break)
A great way to learn vital data visualization skills and science communication skills for STEM majors in just 8 weeks! Plus, you will get to be involved with community-engaged projects and UNM research through this class!
BIOL 401: NeuroCURE, A Discovery-based Neurogenetics Lab Course
Spring 2025 course
This discovery-based course is designed to engage, train and mentor students in an active learning CURE (course-based undergraduate research experience) that will give you opportunities to think and work like a scientist. Students who are interested in genetics, development, or neuroscience should email flyguy@unm.edu to set up a meeting to discuss course objectives and expectations.
MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP)
January 21, 2025
The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) seeks to promote the value of graduate education; to improve the research enterprise through increased diversity; and to prepare and recruit the best and brightest for graduate education at MIT. MSRP seeks to identify talented sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors who might benefit from spending a summer on MIT’s campus, conducting research under the guidance of MIT faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and advanced graduate students. MSRP participants receive a weekly stipend, round trip travel, and university housing during the nine-week program. Application workshop will be held on Tues, Dec 3rd, register here
Undergraduate Fellowship on Native American Health
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until January 26, 2025
Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare in Native American communities? If you are planning for a career in medicine, health professions, public health policy, or health research, we invite you to apply for this paid UNM undergraduate fellowship. As an Undergraduate Fellow, you will immerse yourself in the critical factors influencing health in Native American populations.
This fellowship equips you with invaluable, hands-on experience while empowering you to strengthen the healthcare workforce. By addressing health disparities and enhancing community well-being, you will play a vital role in fostering a healthier future for Indigenous populations. You will also have the unique opportunity to share your insights and findings with fellow UNM and tribal college students and the broader public, promoting a collaborative approach to improving health outcomes.
Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Award
Start Date: Preparation workshops on January 31, 1-2pm and February 5, 3-4pm
Applications due February 17, 2025
The Jim and Mary Lois Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Award program recognizes excellence in undergraduate research that incorporates the use of University Libraries resources and demonstrates sophisticated information literacy skills.
Student award winners receive a cash prize – $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place, $200 for 3rd place – and recognition for their outstanding efforts. Visit a workshop to help you prepare an application on January 31 or February 5. Applications will be due February 17, 2025. Visit their website for further details and eligibility.
Undergraduate Pipeline Network (UPN)
Applications due February 1, 2025
UPN is designed to cultivate an interest in research through exposure to various types of research, develop of research skills and prepare participants for graduate education in the health and social sciences. The program runs for 10 weeks in summer 2025 and is an in-person, full-time (35-40 hours/week) paid program ($6000 stipend) located in Albuquerque. Read more about UPN and apply here.
University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP)
Applications due February 3, 2025
The University of Michigan SROP is designed for outstanding undergraduate students who are underrepresented in their field of study. SROP strives to increase the number of diverse students with unique experiences by supporting their preparation for graduate studies. Through intensive mentorship, active learning, and enrichment activities, SROP fosters a community of scholars who increase social and cultural capital and networking while mastering research skills and knowledge that advances their preparation as candidates for successful graduate study at U-M and success in future careers, increasing representation in professional fields. Application workshops for SROP begin on December 10th, register here.
Emory University's Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (SOAR)
Applications due February 3, 2025
Running from May 27 to August 1, 2025, Emory University's Laney Graduate School Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (LGS-SOAR) program will provide undergraduate scholars with the chance to engage in full-time independent and mentored research in fields such as biomedical, biological, natural, and public health sciences, as well as humanities and humanistic social sciences. For more information and eligibility requirements, check their website.
Clinical & Translational Research Experience (CT-REx)
Applications due February 28, 2025
UNM’s Clinical & Translational Research Experience (CT-REx) Program is a career preparation program for undergraduate students who are interested in exploring careers as clinical research professionals. Clinical research professionals (CRPs) support academic medical research and include job titles such as research coordinators and data management specialists. CT-REx trainees participate in a 8-week summer program, 40 hours per week, from June 2 - July 25, 2025. The program provides skill-based training, mentorship, and hands-on learning in the key areas of research:
Lab work
Data management
Participant interaction
Program evaluation
Trainees receive housing on UNM campus and a stipend of $5,000.
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.
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.
