Student Research Opportunities
Undergraduates are an integral part of the research community in the College of Engineering & Applied Science. Students working on research projects work closely with faculty and graduate student mentors across all disciplines.
What will I get out of an undergraduate research experience?
Undergraduate research will help you develop critical thinking skills, gain hands-on experience, and increase your self confidence as you work through real-life problem solving. In addition, you will be building your network by engaging with faculty, graduate students and other undergraduate students in the lab. You鈥檒l be gaining relevant experience to be ProReady.
Research Opportunities
For Undergraduate Students
How do I get started?
All students, regardless of major, year, or experience, can get involved in undergraduate research. Check out the opportunities below to find out how you can get started in a research experience that can change your life!
Earn hourly wages while engaging in research with college faculty and graduate students.
For undergraduate students
Conduct research in an area related to your interests with faculty, graduate students, and industry or government partners.
For undergraduate students
Earn course credit for research activities by initiating an independent study. Requirements vary by department.
For undergraduate and graduate students
The Fundamentals of Undergraduate Research (FUTURE) program allows students to work on a research project 3-5 hours per week and participate in a 1-credit hour seminar course on research practices.
For undergraduate and graduate students
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a unique research experience that supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) mission.
For undergraduate students
The National Science Foundation funds a large number of research opportunities through its REU Sites program. 91传媒 has several REU programs, check with your department or area of interest.
For undergraduate students
Students in the SMART program prepare for graduate degrees in science, math and engineering work on research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
For undergraduate students
UROP facilitates participation in faculty-mentored research projects. Funding opportunities exist and the program is flexible, allowing research study in any academic area university-wide.
For undergraduate students
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The BOLD Center offers community-building programs and opportunities for professional development and research.
The ProReady initiative is designed to prepare every CU Engineering student for career success in their chosen field.