Scholarship Opportunities

There are many different ways to get involved with on-campus research here at Northeastern! You can:

• Find an opportunity through a research posting -- either on the URF website (see link for some great postings), through the Student Employment Office, or through a posting on a faculty member's website (you can find faculty member's websites through your department or through the URF database).

• Connect directly with a faculty member, identifying people whose work interests you, going to office hours, describing your interest in their work, and perhaps joining for a few group meetings / journal reading sessions. It's usually easiest to connect with someone you've had in class, but it is not necessary. Remember, take classes that challenge you and don't be afraid to talk to your professors!

• Be sure to check out URF's advice about connecting with faculty members and finding opportunities, review the list of prior PEAK projects to understand who may already have mentored folks, and talk with your peers. URF has a few recent postings of opportunities as well, so take these into consideration when searching for on-campus research.

• Apply for The National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, which offers students the chance to contribute to NSF-funded research projects while building relationships with mentors and peers. REUs occur during the summer at research institutions all over the US and abroad, and provide participants with a generous stipend. These programs often assist with travel and housing, as well.