Undergraduate Research

Would you like to…

  • Work side-by-side with renowned researchers in the pursuit of new knowledge?
  • Gain hands-on experience conducting social science research?
  • Cultivate critical thinking and analysis skills while applying concepts of mathematical modeling to psychological phenomena?
  • Assist in the collection and development of new exhibits in a museum?
  • Develop a better understanding of current intellectual debates while researching campaign finance reform in Pennsylvania?
  • Participate in and present your research at the annual Undergraduate Exhibition?
  • Receive funding to travel to present your research at a professional conference?
  • Be prepared for graduate-level study?

As a student in the College of the Liberal Arts, these opportunities are within your research.

Where can you learn more about current research projects?

  • Make an appointment to talk with your adviser about how you can get involved in undergraduate research.
  • Talk to your current faculty members about their areas of interest. This can help you get into the ground floor of innovative research.
  • Check out  the main Penn State Undergraduate Research page:  http://www.undergradresearch.psu.edu/
  • Learn about the CIC SROP program and undergraduate research funding possibilities by exploring the pages below.

Undergraduate Discovery Summer Grants

Funding for Undergraduate Conference Travel

President's Fund for Undergraduate Research

2009-2010 Application for Enrichment Funds

CIC Summer Research Opportunities Program

Undergraduate Co-curricular Enrichment Programs

Student Enrichment Profiles

Internships

Study Abroad

Research


119 Sparks Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-867-2317
Fax: 814-863-6834

Contact Information

Ashley Tarbet
Undergraduate Enrichment Coordinator
aet143@psu.edu