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Opportunities for research, scholarship & creative activity

Funded opportunities through Undergraduate Research

Community-Based Research Experience for Undergraduates
Agencies and non-profits are paired with students to do applied research and find answers to community-based questions.
International Research Experience for Undergraduates
Do research abroad this summer at one of our international partner universities.
ÁùºÏ±¦µä Undergraduate Research Award
Students in all disciplines can submit a proposal to fund academic research, scholarship or creative activity.
Pack Research Experience Program
Directly benefitting underrepresented freshmen and sophomores, this award pays students hourly to work on a research or creative project.
Travel Award
Students presenting at professional conferences may receive funding for travel costs associated with the conference.
 

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More opportunities at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno


  • Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science (HDRFS) for ÁùºÏ±¦µä's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Data Analytics Certification and Training Program provides a unique opportunity that offers tuition coverage for a self-paced training program, equipping students with essential skills applicable across diverse disciplines. Choose between three amazing packages: spreadsheets/dashboards, SQL+Python, and Python Intensive. You will be guided by coaches and coordinators, and to improve your learning experience you will have access to workshops and study groups. Successful participants will receive a $4,000 scholarship for a four-month commitment. 
  • McNair Scholars Program—University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno
    Research and academic opportunities to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue doctoral degrees.

  • Undergrads will get a hands-on lab experience in biomedical science through a National Institutes of Health (NIH) award.
  • Opportunities available for $4,000 scholarships. Students working in areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), except for medical sciences, are eligible. Fields related to solar energy, water and/or environmental research are of special interest.

Other opportunities from entities outside the University


  • The Center for Computation & Technology (CCT) hosts a ten-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program where students work collaboratively on a wide variety of computational science projects.

  • The Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund is a travel grant application opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in the fields of space science and engineering.

  • DEVELOP addresses environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe.

  • Visit NASA to find their opportunities for students and explore stories from their past interns and fellows.

  • Undergraduate science and engineering students can apply for this team-based, 12-week program to gain experience with NASA mission protocols, procedures and practices.

  • Students who are accepted for this NASA internship can qualify for funding through the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Space Grant Consortium.

  • Highly motivated, advanced undergraduate students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to study surface, atmospheric, and oceanographic processes.

  • ÁùºÏ±¦µä INBRE offers an exciting opportunity for undergraduates to have a hands-on laboratory experience in an emerging field of biomedical science such as genomics, proteomics, biological imaging, bioinformatics, or any field of research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • Check for scholarships, courses and travel grants for research and training relevant to NASA and ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s workforce needs.
  • Students will identify a potential future threat to nuclear power plant safety and propose a plan to mitigate it. Prizes are $5000, $3000 and $1000 scholarships.
  • Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Program offers students on-the-job educational and research opportunities in areas of interest such as: nuclear security technologies; nuclear systems analysis, design and safety; fuels, isotopes, and nuclear materials.

  • National Institutes of Health scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.

  • A number of opportunities from a variety of private and federal funders for students pursuing STEM fields of study.

  • Multidisciplinary Research Opportunities in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (MultiTERM).

  • An interactive web-based tool intended to assist undergraduates navigate the hurdles of an undergraduate research experience.