Search for Research Opportunities

Looking for research opportunities? Don't know where to begin? The two links below will connect you to several databases that list undergraduate research opportunities. You'll find posts of current opportunities by some of the faculty who choose to use this handy recruitment tool. You'll also find links to undergraduate research projects that are available around the country, especially during the summer.

Don’t find what you’re looking for?  Don’t be discouraged!  Explore the How To Begin section of this website to learn about faculty whose interests align with yours.

Current UT Opportunities

Every year, more than 1,000 UT undergraduate students work with faculty mentors on research projects and creative activities. Sometimes, faculty post undergraduate research opportunities online. Other times, they encourage students to pursue their scholarly interests by arranging a meeting to explore potential research projects together. Explore the current opportunities faculty members have posted.

Externally Funded Opportunities

Every year, dozens of organizations offer research opportunities to undergraduate students. Especially during the summer, UT students can pursue their interests on campuses and in laboratories across the country and around the world. Explore the diverse opportunities gathered by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Remember, for summer research internships, deadlines are early in the spring!

Contact Information

Sharon Pound
Office of Undergraduate Research
Blount Hall
1534 White Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996-1529
Phone: (865) 974-1475
Email: spound@utk.edu