Science Research
Participating in research experiences as an undergraduate is an excellent way to add depth to your science understanding and actively engage with what you are learning in the classroom. By doing so, you further develop your laboratory, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and you start to build your network with faculty members. Research experiences are valuable components to your resume, and they can make you more competitive for both graduate school and industry opportunities.
Wellesley Opportunities
Wellesley is known for providing spaces forundergraduate science research. If you are interested in doing research on campus, you can and should speak directly with faculty members with whom you are interested in working. Wellesley also offers some formal programs to participate in undergraduate research or to receive funding for research or presentations.
- Biochemistry Research Week(Applications usually due mid-October)
- Science Center Summer Research(Applications usually due mid-February)
- Sophomore Early Research Program
Off-Campus Opportunities
Institutions and organizations across the the US and abroad often provide undergraduate research opportunities, typically during the summer.
- MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program(UROP)
- National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates(NSF REU)
- National Science Foundation International Research Experiences for Students(NSF我RES)
- Pathways to Science Summer Research Opportunity
- Science.gov
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship(NIST SURF - Wellesley application details can be foundhere)
Updated January 8, 2018
