Current Opportunities
Every year, hundreds of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville engage in undergraduate research and creative activities that generate new knowledge, new ways to look at things, and first-hand experiences. They know that discovery is fun and exciting. They enjoy being part of a dynamic research community. They are taking positive steps to build their careers now!
We encourage you to explore this list of research opportunities provided by faculty mentors. Realize, however, that this is not a comprehensive list. Most faculty mentors don’t post their opportunities, so you’re encouraged to contact them directly.
If you want to get involved in undergraduate research, you have many options to get involved:
- Explore this website
- Schedule a meeting with your department head and/or advisor
- Schedule a meeting with the Office of Undergraduate Research by sending an email to utkur@utk.edu
Discover your passion with undergraduate research! If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, visit For Students: How to Begin. If you still have questions after exploring this website, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at utkur@utk.edu.
There are no undergraduate research opportunities at this time.
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