Whether you're looking for a long-term research team, a summer experience, or opportunities within your academic department, IU Bloomington offers many ways to get involved. Explore the options below to find a program that matches your interests and goals.
Research Opportunities
Departmental and school-based programs
Research opportunities exist in every academic school and across many departments at IU Bloomington. Explore programs in your field of study, or contact us if you'd like help finding opportunities that match your interests.
The Center of Excellence for Women and Technology (CEW&T) offers the Emerging Scholars Research Experiences for Undergraduate Women (CEW&T REU-W), a program that pairs first- and second-year students with faculty researchers.
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a variety of services and programs to support undergraduate research through their College Office of Undergraduate Research and the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program.
Additionally, many College departments and programs offer additional research opportunities—browse departmental websites and talk to your academic advisor for more information.
HLS offers a variety of research opportunities through programs such as the IU Diplomacy Lab, the Tobias Center Research Assistance Fellows Program, and the GW-IU Undergraduate Research Exchange Program to name a few. Check out the HLS website to learn more.
Luddy has limitless possibilities for research and it's never too early to start. Learn about their Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Computing (UROC) and all that's happening in the world of Luddy student research.
The Media School promotes an environment of endless curiosity through their courses and with the help of their Institute for Communication Research. In addition to being able to publish papers and present at conferences, students can also further their creative pursuits through access to cutting edge technology.
Learn how to get started in The Media School's student opportu
The O'Neill School has numerous enriched learning opportunities that involve research and creative activity. Students can even earn a certificate in Applied Research and Inquiry. To learn more about these opportunities, including opportunities at the Research and Teaching Preserve, check out their academic and enrichment programs listing.
Qualified undergraduate students can gain valuable vision science and optometric-based research experience in any of the School of Optometry research labs.
Undergraduates in the School of Public Health have opportunities to work with faculty who are advancing scientific knowledge within six primary areas of public health research. Learn more about their student research opportunities and explore their centers and institutes.
The Environment, Society, and Sustainability Institute offers the Sustainability Scholars program. This program allows students to contribute to research projects relating to sustainability.
Discover additional research opportunities offered through research centers, museums, and institutes.
Regional and national opportunities
Undergraduate research opportunities extend beyond IU Bloomington. Explore these additional programs and experiences.
The IU School of Medicine offers research programs for undergraduate students interested in biomedical and health-related research careers. Learn more about Biomedical Research Programs for Undergraduate Students at IUI.
Explore paid summer research opportunities at institutions across the country, including IUB. Browse the full list of NSF REU programs and application deadlines, use the location filter to find opportunities at IU or elsewhere.
Unsure of where to start?
Meet with a Research Ambassador or contact the IU Undergraduate Research office. We'll help you narrow down options and identify programs that fit your interests, goals, and schedule.
Don't see your program listed here? Email us at uroffice@iu.edu to have your program or opportunity included.