Ready to Dive In?
There are many ways to get involved in undergraduate research—through your courses, summer internships, faculty-led projects, or even study abroad. You can share your work at local symposia and explore special programs like McNair Scholars or community-based research.
Explore the options below to find the path that’s right for you.
Scholars Week
URSA Scholars week is a time to celebrate the creativity and discoveries resulting from undergraduate research. Held annually each spring around the 1st week in April, students from all disciplines present posters or platform presentations or display their artistic creations.
BURST
BURST is the Baylor Undergraduate Research in Science & Technology student organization. Joining this group will introduce you to research opportunities.
McNair Scholars Program
The Baylor McNair Scholars Program aims to prepare low-income, first generation and other underrepresented students in acquiring the knowledge, skills and capacities necessary to successfully navigate a path to a Ph.D. program following graduation from Baylor.
Baylor Summer Fellows Program
The Baylor Summer Fellows Program offers funded opportunities for Baylor undergraduate students who work in internships and research experiences that promote the public good.
External STEM Summer Internships
There are many wonderful research opportunities in the STEM fields. These opportunities help launch you toward your career trajectory by developing your research skills, strengthening your candidacy for graduate school and awards like the Goldwater, Fulbright, and Marshall, and preparing you for your future career.
Opportunities for Publication
There are many places for undergraduates to publish their research. The Pulse, The Phoenix, and Scientia are three Baylor University journals.