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!

Information session on El Puente Research Fellowship

April 23, 1-2pm in El Centro de la Raza

If you are curious about research programs at UNM, come to the information session that URAD will be holding with the El Puente Research fellowship on Thurs, 4/23, 1-2pm in El Centro. You'll learn more about eligibility and benefits of the program and also hear from current and alumni fellows about their experiences. Reach out to urad@unm.edu with any questions.

UROC (Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference)

April 17, 2026

9am - 3:30pm

You are invited to UNM's annual UROC, which gives undergraduate students the opportunity to present their research/scholarly and creative works to the larger UNM community. Students will be presenting throughout the day in various modes in the SUB. All sessions are free and open to everyone, so check out the amazing work that UNM undergrads are doing!

McNair Scholars & Research Opportunity Program

Priority deadline March 31, 2026

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. The McNair Scholars Program serves undergraduate students who are both first generation to college and low income. ROP serves undergraduate students who are first-generation to college and low-income. Please see the application for detailed eligibility criteria.

Research that Resonates: Craft a Resume that Stands Out Workshop

April 24, 2026
10-11am
Career Services (2nd floor UAEC)

If you are an undergraduate researcher, join URAD and Career Services for a collaborative workshop to help you make your research experience shine on your resume. We will walk you through best practices for writing up your research for a resume/CV to help you be a competitive candidate for grad school, professional school or the job market. Bring your resume if you'd like 1-on-1 guidance. Free bagels and coffee will be served! Please register in advance here.

Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers' West Regional Conference

Accepting abstracts through March 28, 2026

The conference will be taking place on Saturday March 28th at UNM, and the poster symposium will be from 12:45-1:30pm. If you present a poster, you will get free access to the other workshops taking place at the conference, as well as catered lunch from Coda bakery!

This is a great opportunity to share your research with out-of-state students and practice your presentation if you're preparing for UROC or Biochemistry Research Day in April! (Please note you do NOT need to be Asian to present a poster at this symposium, we welcome students from all backgrounds!)

If you're interested in presenting a poster, fill out this form: SASE WRC Poster Symposium

ASSURE (Arts & Sciences Support for Undergraduate Research Experience)

Applications due April 17, 2026 by 11:59PM

The College of Arts & Sciences seeks applications for the Arts & Sciences Support for Undergraduate Research Experience (ASSURE) for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters (academic year 2026-2027). This program fosters faculty-student research collaborations whereby undergraduate students engage in thoughtful and progressively sophisticated work that is central to the principal investigator’s overall research program. We particularly welcome proposals that engage lower-division students and students from underrepresented groups. Please visit their website for more details and to apply online with your faculty mentor by April 17, 2026.

Undergraduate Arts Research Award

Self-Nominations due March 19, 2026

The UNM Undergraduate Research, Arts & Design Network (URAD) and the UNM College of Fine Arts invite you to self-nominate for the UNM Excellence in Undergraduate Arts Research Award. For this award, Arts is defined as work in the following fields of study: Art, Music, Theater and Dance, and Film and Digital Arts. The Excellence Award winner(s) will receive an $800 department award. Two Honorable Mention winners will each receive $200 department awards. Award and Honorable Mention winners will be recognized at the UNM Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference on April 17, 2026. Student awards for collaborative projects will be split evenly among the students who submit the project for consideration. Visit the Student Self Nomination Form to begin the self-nomination process.

Submit Your UROC Abstracts

Due March 9, 2026

If you are an undergraduate pursuing a research project, we want you to present at UROC! Visit our website, uresearch.unm.edu for the full details on submitting your abstract (max length 1800 characters, approx 250 words) by the deadline of March 9th and mark your calendars for the day of UROC on Fri, April 17. Reach out to uresearch@unm.edu with any questions.

Share Your Library Story

Best Consideration Date, March 13, 2026

Are you interested in talking about how a library has factored into your life? Do you have a library memory you'd like to share? If so, please consider being interviewed by UNM librarians who are studying the role of libraries in students' lives. You must be 18 years or older and taking at least one undergraduate course at UNM during the spring 2026 semester. If you're interested, please fill out the interest form. Questions? Reach out to Adrienne Warner

Globally-Engaged Research Award

Nominations due March 6, 2026

If you are an undergraduate student engaged in research (inclusive of scholarship and creative works) that has direct impacts outside of the U.S. and its territories, you should nominate yourself for the undergraduate globally-engaged award, the Deborah Rifenbary Memorial Undergraduate Student Award, cash prize $1000. Nominations are due on March 6, visit this site to apply.

Virtual Lightning Lounge

February 18, 3:30-4:30
Zoom
Meeting ID: 913 9166 0227
Passcode: LL2026

Come hear faculty give short talks about their research, creative works, teaching or outreach. Time is available for questions during and after the event, and you’ll be able to meet new people, network and learn. The speakers are UNM branch campus faculty including Tammi Duncan-Teller, an assistant professor of Biology at UNM-Valencia, whose talk is “Integrating Research into Microbiology Labs;” Virginia Grant, an assistant professor of English at UNM-Los Alamos, whose talk is “Landscapes, Trees, and Senses of Place in 20th-Century American Poetry;” Josh Wright, Faculty and Chair of Health Sciences at UNM-Taos, whose talk is “Worth a Thousand Words;" and Christopher Dyer, a professor of Anthropology at UNM-Gallup, whose talk is “Application of Community Action Response Team Training as a Community Mitigation Tool Against Global Disaster Compression.”

Drop-In Hours for Psychology Undergraduates

Feb 13, March 10, April 9
Logan Hall, Room 125

We are Psychology DO (Diversity Organization), a group made up of graduate psychology students in the clinical psych Ph.D. program here at UNM (including members from the clinical program, evolution and society program, and cognition brain and behavior program). Drop-in hours are an opportunity for undergraduates in psychology to meet with graduate students to ask questions about the major, the field, applying to graduate school, or how to get connected with research (and so much more!) The format is very casual (drop-in for 10 mins or stay for an hour!) and if we cannot answer your questions, we can usually connect you with someone who can! We always have snacks!

UNM's Research Safety Week

February 10 (main campus), 11 (north campus), 12 (south campus) 10am-2pm

Join us for UNM’s first-ever Research Safety Week starting on 2/10 at the Student Union Building, Ballroom B, from 10 AM–2 PM. Hear from inspiring keynote speakers, dive into engaging panel discussions, explore hands-on demonstrations, and connect with researchers across a wide range of fields. Plus, enjoy a free luncheon, cash prizes, and special gifts for the first 100 attendees. Whether you are already curious about research or just want to see what happens behind the scenes, this is your chance to explore, learn, and maybe even discover your next passion. Don’t miss it!

UROC Intend to Present Form

Due online by February 23, 2026

Are you interested in presenting a research project you have been involved in or a class project at this year's UROC on 4/17/26? Please plan to submit your Intend to Present form by 2/23 so you can have a presentation spot secured. Visit UROC's website to submit today and mark your calendars that abstracts will be due on 3/9.

UROC (UG Research Opportunity Conference) Info Sessions

Online via Zoom
Start Date: Final drop-in session, 2/19, 11-12

Are you curious about UROC? Do you have questions about what it looks like, how to present or how to prepare? Come to any one of the 4 drop-in sessions on Zoom to learn more and get all of your questions answered. If you'd like the Zoom link emailed to you, just complete this brief survey.

McNair Scholars & Research Opportunity Program Info Session

February 5, 2026

11am-12pm
Mesa Vista Hall, 3rd floor, NW Corner, Suite 3019

The application for Fall 2026 McNair & ROP scholars is now open! Come join the information session, 11am-12pm on Thu, 2/5 to learn more about the program, how to apply and hear what former and current scholars have gained from participating. The info session will be in the McNair & ROP offices, 3rd floor, NW corner of Mesa Vista Hall. Reach out to mcnair@unm.edu with any questions.

QU-REACH (Quantum Undergraduate Research Experience at CHTM)

Applications due March 7, 2026

The QU-REACH Program at the University of New Mexico is a ten-week paid summer undergraduate research program run by the Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM) and academic departments on UNM’s Main Albuquerque campus. The 6th annual QU-REACH program will be held May 26 - July 31, 2026. No specific background is required. We expect most students will have completed between one and three years of undergraduate coursework in a physics, chemistry, or engineering major by the time they start the program. It is helpful if you have taken the general physics and calculus series as well as a few more advanced courses in your discipline (e.g. modern physics, electromagnetics, instrumentation, physical chemistry, etc.), but no specific prerequisites are required. If you are unsure if you have the right background, we encourage you to apply anyway. Visit their website to apply by March 7.

Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Award

Application workshops
January 30, 11 am - 12 pm
February 5, 3 pm - 4 pm

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. Applications are submitted online via the UNM Digital Repository and are due Feb 16. Visit the website for more details.