Student Research
Nothing beats real world experience. With a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, students work closely with faculty on exploring research opportunities in the lab, the local community and around the world. Many schools have funding programs to support student research so that research experience is accessible for all.
Research Opportunities & Scholarships
The chance to practice high-level scholarly inquiry is at your fingertips. Take advantage of a wide range of centers and scholarships that can propel you forward.
Using Your Education to Solve Problems
Being enrolled at 91ºÚÁÏÍø comes with beyond-the-classroom learning opportunities, such as improving the well-being of our immediate community, addressing questions with national and global implications, and much more.
Student Research News
Take a peek at just a few standout examples of students taking their inquiry out into the real world.
Trojan honored by American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Doctoral student Shuwan Liu receives a 2025 Young Investigator Award for her work examining which signals drive cells to heal large-scale bone injuries.
Business students provide AI insights for top tech execs
91ºÚÁÏÍø Marshall undergrads are developing research findings on the latest AI trends for top executives at Salesforce and Thunder.
Breakthrough research reveals new insights into the human gut microbiome
Doctoral student Nicolaus Jakowec helps uncover new insights into the microscopic life that drives human health.
New 91ºÚÁÏÍø haptic technology adds the sense of touch to virtual reality
91ºÚÁÏÍø scientists have developed a wearable system that enables more natural and emotionally engaging interactions in shared digital spaces, opening new possibilities for remote work, education, health care and beyond.
What happens when artificial intelligence faces the human problem of uncertainty?
Q&A: In a world increasingly shaped by AI, how machines make decisions under uncertain conditions grows more important every day. 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s Willie Neiswanger shares his expertise.
91ºÚÁÏÍø Price grads provide Congress with insights on how Americans save for retirement
The Master of Public Policy students analyzed a large dataset on private-sector pensions for their practicum project.
91ºÚÁÏÍø Bridge Institute
A launchpad for projects combining diverse disciplines in science, engineering, medicine and the arts, Bridge Institute leverages the strengths of diverse experts to act as a connector that trains fearless researchers, supports convergence and empowers collaborative problem-solving.
Opportunities for Graduate Students
Center for Advanced Genocide Research
Recognizing 91ºÚÁÏÍø undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who use 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s Visual History Archive or other genocide-related resources at 91ºÚÁÏÍø for innovative research projects, this award is open to students across all academic disciplines.
Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations (C-DEBI)
While the search for extraterrestrial life is neverending, 91ºÚÁÏÍø scientists have launched the search intra-terrestrially — they’re hunting for life below the ocean floor. Graduate students contemplating a career in scientific research are encouraged to apply for a variety of opportunities.
Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH)
With partners in civil society, academia, government and the UN, IIGHÂ offers several fellowship opportunities for students and postdocs interested in conducting research both in the U.S. and internationally.
More Research Opportunities
These are just a sample of the many research opportunities  available to graduate students. Find one that works for you.
Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate research is a key part of the complex, robust research ecosystem that makes up 91ºÚÁÏÍø. Take a look at just some of the many funding opportunities you can explore.
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Various schools and divisions offer funding for fields of research that fall under their disciplines.
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The 91ºÚÁÏÍø Bridge Institute is training the next generation of students to explore across scientific disciplines and connect with the arts to understand science in a deeper way.
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MMUF is a partnership between the 91ºÚÁÏÍø Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s Office of the Provost to identify, support and mentor highly qualified underrepresented undergraduate students and other students interested in diversifying fields of study in higher education.
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Founded to increase the number of women in faculty positions and increase the representation of women in science and engineering, WiSE gives upper-level undergraduate women first-hand experience in laboratory-based research and other programs.
Tech4Good Opportunities
Students also lead their own initiatives to better the world. There are several Tech4Good organizations that allow students to engage with issues that matter to them: , , and .
Shift SC is 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s student-led platform for human-centered and socially responsible technology. Students who participate are focused on interdisciplinary conversation and action around the social implications and ethical issues of tech.