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.

Biology & Health Sciences Career Exploration Fair

Castetter Hall Basement Lobby
May 5, 2026, 11:30am - 1:30pm

We will have over 25 different Health Sciences- and Biology-related careers represented at tables in the basement of Castetter. This is a great time to talk to people who are working in these fields to learn more about what they do .There is also an opportunity for career advising and help for those who might feel like they don't have a clear path. There are so many options, and we want you to learn about all of them!

Global & National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI) Summer Fellowship

Applications due May 10, 2026

The Global & National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI) will select UNM graduate or undergraduate students to be the 2026 GNSPI Summer Fellows. The program prepares Fellows to apply a security policy lens (broadly defined) to their emerging area of expertise or area of interest (which can come from nearly any major).

The Fellows will meet several times over the summer and receive instruction on policy analysis as a method, mentorship from GNSPI Senior Fellows (security practitioners and military strategists), and feedback on their policy pitch. Apply here by May 10, 2026 and reach out to the program with any questions or help with the application: gnspi@unm.edu

El Puente Research Fellowship

Applications due May 31, 2026

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. This fellowship takes the educational experience to the next level and better prepares students for future opportunities in the academic and professional world. Visit the website to apply online by May 31 and reach out to Program Director Rodolfo Becerril at rdbecerril@unm.edu

Forest Research for NM Water & Carbon Management (FOR-NM)

FOR-NM
Applications due May 31, 2026

The FOR-NM (Forest Research for NM Water and Carbon Management) Academy is a fully-funded, one-week intensive field course for 10 undergraduate students enrolled at New Mexico universities. Students work alongside faculty and researchers from across the state to develop practical skills in ecosystem monitoring, field data collection, remote sensing, and community-engaged science. The program dates are July 21-25, 2026 in Synergia Ranch, NM. Visit their website for more details and to apply by May 31.