Undergraduate Research

About the Fellowship

The Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is pleased to offer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Geotechnical Engineering for Fall 2025. This program provides early-career undergraduate students with valuable hands-on research experience working alongside world-class faculty in cutting-edge geotechnical engineering research.

Program Highlights:

3 to 5 fellowships available
Award amount: $2,500 per student
10 hours per week of research with a Geotechnical Engineering faculty member
Opportunity to contribute to innovative research projects
Present your findings at a UT Geo-Institute seminar

Eligibility Requirements

First and second-year undergraduate students in Civil, Architectural, or Environmental Engineering
Must be enrolled full-time at UT Austin
Completed at least one but no more than three long semesters

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following:

CV/Resume
1-page statement that includes:
- Your specific career interest(s)
- Why you are interested in research
- How research will impact your career
- Areas of research and/or faculty members of interest

Application Deadline: 5 PM on April 15, 2025

Submit your application materials to: alexandra.clara.saracho@utexas.edu

What to Expect

As a research fellow, you will:

Work closely with faculty and graduate students on meaningful research projects
Gain hands-on experience with laboratory testing, field monitoring, or computational modeling
Develop technical skills specific to your research area
Prepare a final research report documenting your work
Present your findings at a UT Geo-Institute seminar
Build valuable relationships with faculty mentors and peers

Why Participate?

Undergraduate research is a transformative experience that can:

Provide practical application of classroom concepts
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strengthen your graduate school applications
Open doors to future research and employment opportunities
Help you discover your passion within engineering
Allow you to contribute to solutions for real-world challenges

Contact Information

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