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UT Research Programs

Academic and research units
If you’re looking to narrow down your research interests and identify a field of study that appeals to you, the main university list of colleges, schools, departments and other academic units can help you find a program.

The Office of the Vice President for Research provides a list of research units, and also highlights the ongoing work at UT’s research centers.

Campus-wide programs
The Office of Undergraduate Research houses the Research Mentorship and Apprenticeship Program, which provides a cohort of 10–15 students with professional development and research presentation experience, funding to support their activity as research assistants, and assistance connecting with a faculty mentor if they do not already have one.

Students in any college can participate in the Bridging Disciplines Programs, a set of 16 different interdisciplinary certificate programs for undergraduates. BDPs allow you to develop an interdisciplinary specialization that complements your major and combines coursework, internships, and research experiences. BDP advisors can help you identify research experiences and connect you with a faculty mentor.

The McNair Scholars Program seeks to train a new generation of researchers. The program provides participants with many research-related resources, including mentorship about preparing for graduate school, research and travel funding, and the Summer Research Institute.

Dell Med seeks ambitious, innovative individuals to collaborate with faculty and staff on efforts tied to the school’s work in health care transformation. For those who aspire to be a healthcare leader, join the Health Leadership Apprentice (HLA) Program.

The University Leadership Network is a nationally recognized incentive-based scholarship program. ULN’s mission is to encourage and support students to graduate in four years and become leaders through professional and experiential learning opportunities that advance their education, communities, and lives. Students in ULN engage in experiential learning, including undergraduate research.

Discipline-specific programs
The University of Texas at Austin is home to a variety of programs that focus on helping undergraduates find research opportunities within specific fields of study.

Student organizations
Several student organizations around campus provide opportunities for students with similar interests to discuss their work and promote involvement in undergraduate research.

The Senate of College Councils works to advocate for student research on campus in a variety of ways, including co-sponsorship of Research Week.

Other research-oriented student groups at UT maintain up-to-date contact information at Hornslink.

Research support

The Office of Research Support and Compliance provides information about research training and ethics, particularly with respect to biosafety and human and animal research.

Research Units that Work with Undergraduates

The following is a partial list of research units that have been open to working with undergraduate researchers in the past:

Interdisciplinary

Architecture

Business

Communication

Education

Engineering

Geosciences

Liberal Arts

Natural Sciences

Social Work