Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Internship and Research Opportunities (External)

• The National Science Foundation (NSF) REU Search Page

The National Science Foundation has a search page that includes the contact information for Research Experiences for Undergraduates summer research programs. Programs are afforded in STEM and social sciences, from neuroscience to public policy. You will need to contact the specific program for application information. Additionally, programs may submit their specific application information for publishing in the list below. Application due dates can vary widely.

• Education and career training opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

PathwaysToScience.org has a searchable database of 600+ summer research programs for undergraduates in all STEM disciplines. These are all fully funded opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc. They also have a selection of resources to help you strengthen your applications.

• Oasis Center Internships- Nashville, TN

The Oasis Center is accepting undergraduate and graduate students for their fall 2025 internships with street outreach, the Mayor’s Youth Council, emergency shelter, and counseling programs. For more information or to apply, email volunteers@oasiscenter.org.

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Internship Program- Virtual and Washington, D.C. opportunities

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. If you have an interest in the fields of public health and behavioral health, the SAMHSA Internship Program could be a great fit for you. Summer 2026 applications will open in November 2025. Click here for more information.

• Eastman Chemical Company- Kingsport, TN and across the country

Eastman offers paid internships and co-ops that provide real-world knowledge, enhance collegiate experiences and prepare students for professional careers. Interns and co-ops are treated as professionals and often have ownership of projects and assignments. Both corporate and engineering, including supply chain, environmental engineering, chemical management, communications, and more! Interns have access to housing support, flexible schedules, formal mentoring, and more. Find out more here.

• REU Site: Trust and Reproducibility of Intelligent Computation‐ University of Utah, Kahlert School of Computing

Please see treu.cs.utah.edu for all details, including: a paper describing our 2023 projects, an ACM SRC poster by two UGs in 2024, and a 90-page paper published in 2025 (work started in 2023)

Paper and Presentation Opportunities (Internal)

• Scientia et Humanitas – MTSU Honors College

Scientia et Humanitas is a peer-reviewed journal showcasing the best graduate and undergraduate research from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Sponsored by the University Honors College, they publish both print and open-access electronic versions to highlight the breadth and quality of student research across all academic disciplines. They accept articles from every academic discipline offered by MTSU including the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities. Eligible contributors are all MTSU students and recent graduates, either as independent authors or with a faculty member.

The Fall 2025 application portal is not yet open.

Paper and Presentation Opportunities (External)

• Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Undergraduate Researchers (MARCUS)

27th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Undergraduate Scholarship
Saturday, November 8, 2025

MARCUS is a presentation venue for undergraduate scholarship in all disciplines and was founded and hosted by Sweet Briar College from 1999-2018. Randolph College served first as host in 2015 and has hosted since 2019. Students who wish to present will have submitted the Presentation Application by the end of Wednesday, 10/8/2025, to be scheduled and included in the program. For more information click here Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Undergraduate Scholarship (MARCUS) – Student Research

• National Collegiate Honors Council Conference- San Diego, CA

The NCHC Annual Conference is a yearly celebration and national showcase of the accomplishments of the collegiate honors community. It also serves as a means for both honors students and professionals to gain valuable knowledge, connections, and resources to enhance their honors experience. From poster presentations, to interdisciplinary research panels and beyond, students have a variety of opportunities to make their presence known on a national stage while networking with peers, professionals, and graduate schools. Applications open April 1st. Find out more here.

• Student Journal Opportunities

Student journals create unique avenues by which emerging scholars can engage with research more profoundly. They offer a more viable path for students to earn publication and provide valuable professional opportunities, as student leaders can experience academic publishing from a distinct vantage point and develop as leaders in research. Student journals often play an integral role in research engagement programs at the institutional level. CUR offers a Student Journals community as a place for those involved in student research journals—students, faculty, librarians, administrators, and others—to share resources, foster discussion of best practices, seek solutions to issues encountered in the operation of student journals, and provide support and networking to such individuals.