We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of resources on how to get involved in a research group at any university or liberal arts college. Whether your interest is astrophysics, biomedical science, chemistry, or mechanical engineering, these resources can answer your questions ranging from “how to join a lab” to taking your research to the next level.

Undergraduate Research Conferences

Sigma Xi Student Research Conference 

National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Student Poster Competition

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

Resources for Undergraduates

Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

WebGURU

Summer Research Programs in Science

For a comprehensive list of undergraduate research opportunities, please visit our Summer Undergraduate Research Page. 

In addition to our list, the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates also funds a variety of summer research opportunities in many college campuses across the U.S. in fields ranging from biomedical medical sciences to economic studies. 

The Institute for Broadening Participation also provides a list of undergraduate summer research opportunities.