Undergraduate Research Opportunity

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL 2023 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND? 

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide database where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. Over 200 projects are available this Fall 2023 with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

 

You can review the Maryland Student Researchers database with over 200 available opportunities (more added regularly) by clicking here. 

To view a recorded presentation on getting started in undergraduate research, and using our database of opportunities, you can request access to our ELMS resource site for undergraduate research. To gain access click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

 

The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

 

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills.  It is open to undergraduates of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Many positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.