Below is a list of undergraduate research opportunities and funding sources with links to more information. Offerings and deadlines can change, so please always confirm details directly with each program. If you know of a program not included here, please contact us — we would love to grow this list.

Syracuse University

Campus research programs & funding

The SOURCE — Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement

T 315.443.2091  •  E ugresearch@syr.edu

• Offers summer research grants and academic year grants for undergraduate research expenses including supplies, materials, travel, and participant compensation. Summer funding may be used for living expenses. Intent-to-apply and full application deadlines typically fall in February and March.
• Small grants are available on an ongoing rolling basis.
• Visit the SOURCE website for current funding opportunities.

Summer Research in the Department of Psychology

T 315.443.0184  •  E psychology@syr.edu

• The Summer Training in Alcohol and Health Research–Undergraduate (STAHR-U) offers students with a strong interest in alcohol, substance, and other health-related research an eight-week research opportunity.
• The Summer Program Advancing Research Careers (SPARC) is open to Syracuse psychology majors and neuroscience students interested in pursuing graduate studies in a psychology discipline. Participants receive a research stipend and room and board for the duration of the program.
• Application deadline is typically in April. View program details.

Renée Crown University Honors Program

T 315.443.2759  •  E honors@syr.edu

• Offers Honors Thesis Funding for research materials, supplies, and expenses. Intent-to-apply and application deadlines for summer grants typically fall in February and March.
• Also offers Honors Development Grants providing one-time funding to Honors students in good standing to defray the costs of academic conferences, professional development, and study abroad. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
• Visit the Honors Program website for current funding opportunities.

Beyond Syracuse

National opportunities

National Science Foundation (NSF) — Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

T 703.292.4625  •  E reu.coord@nsf.gov

• Funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. Deadlines to apply are typically January through March.
• Search the REU database for opportunities.

• Biology Department — Research Experience
• Chemistry Department — Research Overview
• College of Arts and Sciences — Undergraduate Research
• College of Engineering and Computer Science — Undergraduate Research
• Falk College — Student Research