Are you interested in more undergraduate research opportunities?
Consider applying for an undergraduate research opportunity at Penn State!
Undergraduate Eduction at Penn State curates an undergraduate research opportunities database with available opportunities! Previous FRI students recommend paying attention to the search settings, selecting your campus (Ex: University Park) and the Life Sciences research area.
Consider reaching out directly to Research Faculty at Penn State!
Do you have an interest in a biological topic that one of our wonderful Biology Research Faculty investigates? Reach out to them directly and share your interest & joy for biology and inquire if there are any opportunities to work in their lab in the future! This skill can often be referred to as a “cold email” (a historical revision of the term “cold call” when you would call someone you did not know).
Consider applying for a Summer REU!
The National Science Foundations Research Experience for Undergraduate (NSF REU) has an entire database of opportunities! You can search for an NSF REU site in any science field or by location! REU opportunities are available to all undergraduate students before they graduate, and applications are typically due in January-February for the summer of that year. Some are still open in March and April like “Extreme Biofilms.” There are SO MANY interesting research opportunities. Summer of 2024 has 742 listings! Check them out and apply now!
Need to generate your resume and cover letter for an application?
Here are so helpful resource to help you build key documents for submitting applications for research positions. You may also find these useful beyond finding research opportunities:
- Getting started? Consider your options and plan ahead!
- Review the Undergraduate Research slides from FRI presentations
- Reaching out to a research professor by email
- Build your resume
- Write a cover letter
2024 Job Board
All undergraduate research positions advertised here are at Penn State University Park and are paid or for credit biology research opportunities. These research labs are NOT associated with the FRI.
Fall 2024 positions
Undergraduate Lab Assistant Position in the Bordenstein Lab for Fall 2024 Semester
Research opportunity with the Center for Childhood Obesity
Does this page need to be updated? Email the FRI Coordinator: carly.sjogren@psu.edu.