Conducting undergraduate research at an R1-level university gives you an opportunity not only to work alongside professors, but to develop skills that set you apart. Whether you’re looking to continue your studies in graduate school, medical school, or are just fascinated by learning at a different level, there's a research opportunity here for you.
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Research Opportunities
We pay students for 101,000 hours of research every year. There are several research programs and opportunities available—and we'll help you find the right fit. Here are just a few of the ways you can get involved:
- Undergraduate Research Internship Program (URIP): provides paid academic-year internships—with awards of up to $2,340, paid hourly—for undergraduate students who conduct a faculty-mentored research or scholarship project.
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF): provides annual awards of up to $4,000 to undergraduate students who conduct a research project under the guidance of a Michigan Tech faculty mentor during the summer semester.
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): provides funding and faculty mentorship for undergraduate students conducting research, primarily in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
- Earn and Learn Assistantship: provides first-year and transfer students in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science with a $1,100 assistantship to work on faculty-led research projects during the first year.
- Additional Opportunities: paid, volunteer, and for-credit research opportunities are available across all colleges and majors.
Once you've done the work, share what you've discovered. Present your research at Michigan Tech's annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium, at national conferences, and even in peer-reviewed journals—all before you graduate.
