One of the most exciting things in life is to discover something new. Undergraduate
students at UW-Madison are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some of
the world's leading researchers to push the frontiers of knowledge. The options range
from assisting with on-going research to designing and directing your own project.
Check out the links below to find information about programs with research opportunities.
Some programs offer the possibility of funding. For more information on grants and
awards, see Undergraduate Academic Grants,
Fellowships and Awards Opportunities.
Community
Scholars Program
Community Scholars is a one-year academic program for undergraduates that combines
opportunities for community service, experiential learning, and service.
Hilldale
Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships
Undergraduates who have at least junior standing at the time of application may apply
for funding to do research in collaboration with a UW–Madison faculty member
or research/instructional academic staff member.
Holstrom
Environmental Scholarships
Undergraduates who have at least junior standing at the time of application may apply
for funding to do research in collaboration with a UW–Madison faculty member
or research/instructional academic staff member that focuses on environmental issues.
Medical
Scholars Program
Available to first-year undergraduates
Open to high school seniors with a broad secondary education, a high aptitude for
science and a strong desire to pursue a medical career, Medical Scholars pursue an
interesting undergraduate program that includes participation in research.
Ronald E. McNair Scholars
Program
The goal of this program is to increase the number of students in doctoral degree
programs who are low-income and first generation undergraduates or students who come
from groups underrepresented in graduate education.
Summer
Research Programs for Undergraduates
A compendium of opportunities collected by the Graduate School.
Undergraduate Research
Opportunities in Biology
Available to first-year undergraduates
A compendium of helpful information produced by the Center for Biology Education.
Undergraduate Research
Scholars
Available to first-year undergraduates
The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URS) is dedicated to helping first- and
second-year undergraduates get hands-on experience in research or other creative endeavors
by working with UW faculty and research staff.
Wisconsin Idea
Undergraduate Fellowship
Undergraduates with at least sophomore standing propose a project that focuses on
addressing a need identified by the community. Project areas include (but are not
limited to) community development, health related issues, economic development, the
arts, education, environmental issues, criminal justice, hunger and poverty alleviation,
etc.
School and College Honors Programs
Available to first-year undergraduates
Many of the college-based honors programs have research components, such as the Letters
and Science Summer Sophomore Apprenticeship Research Grant and the School
of Education Senior Honors Research Fellowship.
And…
If you are involved in research, or just interested, don’t forget to participate in the Annual Undergraduate Symposium.
If you are in the sciences, you might also consider participating in the Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. This annual meeting for undergraduate researchers offers the opportunity for you to present your work, learn about other students' research, and attend workshops to help you with your professional development as a scientist. The 2007 annual meeting will be held November 2–3 in Orlando, Florida. The deadline for applying to participate is September 28. For more information, see the conference website.