Category Archives: Research Opportunities

Undergraduate Research Internship Opportunities

Good Systems – Undergraduate Research Opportunity 

Good Systems, a UT Austin research grand challenge with the goal of designing AI technologies that benefit society, seeks undergraduates to participate in Good Systems core research projects over a ten-week period in the summer. Undergraduate researchers should apply to support one of six Good Systems projects, which investigate ethical AI in the areas of racial justice, disinformation, robotics, smart cities, smart tools and the future of work, and privacy and surveillance.

You can learn more about the opportunity on Eureka or by viewing the Call for Applications. Applications can be submitted via Qualtrics.

 

Greehey CCRI Donald G McEwen, Memorial Summer Undergraduate Research & High School Program 

The purpose of the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) Undergraduate Research & High School Summer Internship Program is to allow talented undergraduate and high school students interested in research the opportunity to spend approximately ten weeks during the summer conducting hypothesis-driven research in childhood cancer in one of the laboratories at the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute.

The 2022 program runs from June 6th through August 12th.

  • The number of applications can exceed the available positions, and once those are filled, interested applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
  • The program hosts typically ten to twelve high school and undergraduate students.
  • Each Principal Investigator screens the candidates pool to identify students whose research interests best fit their research program.
  • A stipend is available to successful undergraduate applicants to help defray some of the student’s expenses.

All the following documents are required and can be submitted to https://gccri.uthscsa.edu/research/summer-program/

  • Personal statement (300-500 words max) describing your career goals, interest in cancer research, what you hope to take away from such an experience, and why you are interested in studying at the Greehey CCRI.
  • Unofficial transcript
  • Current resume including prior research experience

Deadline (subject to change) FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST, 2022 @ 5PM 

The application window for summer 2022 internships is open.

 

Interested in a future in cardiovascular research?

Funded by the American Heart Association (AHA) and UH-HEART, we provide a transdisciplinary research experience and the skills that will prepare you for a future career in cardiovascular-related research.

Five research fellowships will be awarded to rising juniors, seniors and immediate graduates to participate in a full-time, 10-week research experience (May 31, 2022 – August 5, 2022). Housed within the newly formed UH Drug Discovery Institute, fellows will be engaged in the latest cardiovascular research and enrichment activities under the guidance of a UH faculty mentor.

Eligibility:

Rising juniors, seniors and immediate graduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher. UH-HEART provides a $6,000 stipend to fellows and additional funding to attend a research conference within six months of program participation.

Applications Open February 1 – March 18, 2022

A complete application includes the following:

  • One-page personal statement on interest in cardiovascular research, future career aspirations and goals to accomplish in the program
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Resume
  • Official transcript
  • Completed application form

 

Summer Research Internship Program at Columbia Business School

Columbia Business School seeks applicants for the 2022 Summer Research Internship Program. This highly selective program provides interns an opportunity to work with Columbia Business School’s faculty on a research project in finance, economics, marketing, management, decision sciences, operations, accounting, or data analytics. The work may include literature reviews, data collection and cleaning, web scraping, statistical analysis, advanced analytics such as machine learning and NLP, and in some cases, contribution to a final publication.

The program will run from June 1, 2022 through August 5, 2022. If it is run in person, housing will be provided.  The interns are paid a salary whether the program is in person or virtual.  For more information and to apply, please fill out the application form at the following website: https://academics.gsb.columbia.edu/research-opportunities/summer-research-internship

 

Brackenridge Field Lab Looking for Undergraduate Research Assistants to Complete Their Thesis/Capstone

In a collaboration with the Farrior and Wolf labs of UT Austin EEB, we are working on the second trial of a plant ecology field experiment at the Brackenridge Field Laboratory here in Austin.

There are multiple opportunities for undergraduate students interested in plant ecology to perform their capstone/thesis research. Example research questions for capstones projects include:

  • How do plant seedling characteristics of species differ depending on the diversity of the plant community (phylogenetic diversity and species richness)?
  • How is the insect herbivore community different in plant communities, in and out of an insect herbivore exclusion treatment?
  • What is the “real” impact of the insect herbivores on plant communities of different diversity levels?
  • How do pollination levels differ in plant communities of different diversity levels?

Undergraduates interested in pursuing research questions related to these but also differ from these are encouraged to contact us! Interested undergraduate students in need of a capstone project starting in Spring 2022 (and/or continuing throughout Fall 2022 or later) should contact one of the graduate students working on the project, Damla Cinoglu (dcinoglu@utexas.edu). Please include your year, major, relevant coursework, a timeline for capstone, research interests to set up a meeting to further discuss the project.

Research Opportunities in the Politics of Race and Ethnicity Lab

The Politics of Race and Ethnicity Lab has research opportunities available.  Academic credit through and LAH 358Q or HMN 358Q can be arranged.

 

Topics to research include: criminal justice, religion and race, global minority discrimination.  You can also get involved with research components such as python, machine learning, and databases.

 

To learn more about the lab, go to their website: https://pre-lab.org/  For information about getting involved with research, contact Dr. Amy Liu  amy.liu@austin.utexas.edu

Public Policy & International Affairs Program Junior Summer Institute

Applications for the PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) are now open! 

The PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program is a rigorous academic graduate level preparation program for undergraduate juniors committed to public service careers. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions, and international organizations. The purpose of the JSI Fellowship is to prepare students to obtain a Master’s or joint degree, in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field.

The deadline to apply is November 1st! You can learn more about the program and the application process here.

Seeking Spanish-speaking undergraduate research assistants

The Williamson Lab in the Dept. of Human Development and Family Sciences is looking for Spanish-speaking undergraduate research assistants to work on two research projects related to couple and family relationships. The research assistants will work under the supervision of the project manager to assist with recruitment and data collection with English and Spanish speaking participants, on the phone and in person. Pay rate of $10/hour or more depending on qualifications, 8-12 hours per week.

Requirements:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish
  • A two-semester commitment is required.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

This position is ideal for students from any major who are interested in learning about the process of conducting social science research and/or developing skills for graduate or professional school (e.g., Ph.D. in Psychology, Medical School). No previous research experience is required, but students must be organized, responsible, mature, and able to demonstrate success in their coursework.

Apply here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4972787

Research Student Advisory Council applications open

RSAC’s mission is to represent students by advising and providing feedback to the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR); to raise awareness of research opportunities and foster relationships between students and faculty; and to facilitate the effective communication of opinions, ideas, and knowledge regarding undergraduate research between the OUR, the Undergraduate Research Committee (URC) within the Senate of College Councils, the college councils, and the research-based organizations and programs across campus. This fall RSAC is one of the three student organizations that is organizing the Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference.

To apply, please go to https://forms.gle/Hmkk2iLZ52VLDYxe7.

Participants wanted for research study

The FALCON lab at UT Austin is recruiting younger and older adults for a study of memory. The study will involve in-person testing at Belmont Hall (Inside the stadium) and may also involve Zoom or phone calls. Interested participants should:

  • Be right-handed
  • Be able to read and write in English.
  • Be able to type on a keyboard with both hands.
  • Be between the ages of 18-40 or 55-75.
  • Have access to a computer with a Windows operating system.
  • Have internet access
  • Have access to a quiet room free from distractions.
  • Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.

Participants will be compensated for their time.

Interested participants should contact falconlearninglab@gmail.com for more information.

Map & Geospatial Collections Explorer Fellowship @ UT Libraries

The call for proposals for a new annual research incentive, the UT Libraries Map & Geospatial Collections Explorer Fellowship is now open. This award helps UT students and faculty develop scholarly and creative projects that utilize or enhance map and geospatial assets from UTL collections, such as those made available through the Texas GeoData portal, the Collections portal, and the UT Libraries’ Map Collections site. One $1,500 student award is available.

Proposals due: MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021

Winners contacted: Early November

Winners publicly announced: GIS Day (Wednesday, November 17, 2021)

Visit this LibGuide for additional details about the Fellowship and how to apply.