Undergraduate students can leverage research opportunities at Nebraska in several ways. More information is available on the Office of Research and Innovation website.
Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences program
UCARE is a paid opportunity for students to work with a world-class UNL faculty mentor to conduct cutting-edge research that will impact lives in Nebraska and beyond. The program supports original work in every field and major and offers professional development workshops, research symposium events and access to travel or supplies funding.
First Year Research Experience program
Through FYRE, Federal Work Study awards support eligible freshmen in a research or creative activities job that is guided and supervised by a faculty member. During the academic year, FYRE students work 5-10 hours per week on their assigned project and are paid an hourly wage. They also participate in skill-building events, workshops and a professional development program. Many FYRE students participate in an academic conference or creative performance/exhibition, publish their work in academic journals, and leverage their experience to gain additional scholarships, fellowships and UCARE funding.
Nebraska Summer Research Program
This intensive summer research experience is a consortium of National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates programs and other summer research opportunities programs. In partnership with the Office of Graduate Studies, the programs provide participants a sense of community, mentoring, research experiences and a preview of graduate school life. Students participate in workshops focused on various aspects of research, including data visualization, scientific writing and development of research posters. Participants receive stipends that average between $5,000 and $6,000.