Undergraduate Research Resources and Offerings

Undergraduate research is at the heart of academic discovery. The Psychology and Neuroscience Department offers resources and programs designed to help you gain hands-on experience, connect with faculty mentors, and develop skills that prepare you for graduate study or careers beyond the classroom. Whether you’re curious about joining a lab, presenting your work, or finding funding, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Faculty Research Labs

Our department explores a wide range of topics in psychology and neuroscience. Faculty collaborate across disciplines, creating dynamic opportunities for discovery. Interested in joining a lab? Many research groups welcome undergraduate assistants—explore our faculty research labs and reach out to labs directly to learn about openings and start your research journey today.

Undergraduate Research Fellows - Renée Crown Wellness Institute

The Undergraduate Research Fellowship provides students with the experience and knowledge to grow from intrigued scholars to independent researchers—culminating in honors theses that contribute fresh insights to the fields of psychology and neuroscience. Starting as sophomores, students embark on a guided journey toward becoming the next generation of wellness scientists, practitioners, and leaders.

The three-year program draws on theories of applied and situated learning, with a focus on apprenticeship, community, and contextualized learning experiences. Fellows engage in seminar courses, community-building activities, summer immersive research experiences, lab apprenticeships, a participatory action research project, conference participation, and a closely mentored honors thesis project.

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