Undergraduate Research Home
Welcome to our Resources Landing Page for Undergraduate Student Research!
Unlocking Opportunities, Empowering Your Academic Advancement
Ready to take the next step in your research journey? Whether you're a beginning researcher, a budding scholar, or simply curious about the world around you, we're here to support your exploration!
Have you considered being part of a professor’s research team? Want to apply for and receive your own grants? Considering a career as an academic? Dive in and discover how we can support your intellectual pursuits!
Learn more about research in the allied health professions from:
- The National Institutes of Health, which is the world’s largest public funder of health research, Click Here
- The nation’s Health and Human Services Department, which is the federal government’s largest funded cabinet-level department, Click Here
- The Grant Development Center in Texas’ Department of State Health Services, Click Here
What’s Available to Me?
The Research Enhancement and Support Team (REST) has curated several resources for undergraduate students within the college & university, and through the major funding agencies.
First, read why you should get involved in research [link to: ] (and we believe, yes, you should!). Then, look here [link to: ] in the college, the university, and further afield for research opportunities. Next, review some of your fellow students’ presentations [link to: ] that came about as part of their research internships and jobs. Some of your fellow students even made their research presentations into publications [link to: ]. Students usually add presentations and publications to their resume because employers ask about these experiences!
You should also know that the government has several programs that help students pay back their student loans in the form of public research and service. A few of these programs are listed below:
- The National Institutes of Health’s Division of Loan Repayment Click Here
- The US Public Health Service Click Here
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Click Here