There are many opportunities to participate in research both on and off campus. Check out the options below.
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| Faculty Research Assistants Funding (FRAF) Search and apply for a FRAF funded research assistant position on Handshake. Set up a free account and visit our employer page at “University of Tennessee, Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.” |
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| Advanced Undergraduate Research Activity (AURA) Undergraduate students apply for funding to support their own research with the help of a UT faculty mentor. |
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| SMaRT Internship Program Paid 10-week internship with a UT faculty member on ORNL-related research (at UT or Oak Ridge National Lab or both) |
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| Summer Research Scholars Program UT students conducting research during the summer are eligible to participate research-related activities and social events through Summer Research Scholars. |
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| Federal Work Study Assistantships Students may use their federal work-study funds for positions as undergraduate research assistants for faculty at UT. |
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| Oak Ridge National Lab Internships (SULI, HERE) Paid summer and semester internships in STEM fields (some non-STEM available, such as Communications). |
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| UTGSM Advancing Access to Careers in Medicine Scholars Program (UTGSM AACMSP) NEW summer research program designed to improve knowledge of and access to careers in medicine and/or translational sciences among UT students with outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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| Additional Opportunities at the UT Graduate School of Medicine Opportunities for bench research in basic/translational labs as well as clinical research at UT Medical Center. Applications submitted through the UTMC web portal. |
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| National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REUs) Paid summer research experience at various universities and institutions around the country in STEM fields. |
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| Other Opportunities Additional opportunities that are offered off-campus |
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