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Undergraduate Research

Programs and Funding

Opportunities at WSU and Beyond

Individuals and organizations recognize the value and importance of undergraduate "research" (research, scholarship, and creative activities),  and they provide funding to support the work of those involved.

That means that in addition to conducting individual research under the mentoring guidance of a professor here at WSU, there are some special programs available at this university as well as programs available beyond WSU—in the U.S. and overseas.  A good reason to consider applying to these programs is that they offer funding to support your research efforts.  Tips include ...

  • Experience is a prerequisite for some funded programs, so getting experience with a mentoring professor is always a good place to start.
  • Proficiency in a foreign language may expand your opportunities.
  • Be sure to check each program for application deadlines and requirements.

At WSU

  • Auvil Fellows
  • Cougar Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
  • National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
  • McNair Achievement Program
  • Pharmacy: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
  • Interdisciplinary Plant Genomics
  • Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences
  • NEW: Undergraduate Research Skills Course

Beyond WSU

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) internships
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) fellowships
  • National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
  • National Labs
  • International Programs
  • See our "opportunities" page for additonal undergraduate research positions away from WSU.



Look at Researcher Profiles to learn about students' experiences in undergraduate research opportunities!

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