Undergraduate Research
How to Get Involved in Research at Stevens
As an undergraduate student at Stevens, you'll have the opportunity to participate in research throughout the academic year and during the summer. Many professors and graduate students welcome undergraduates to assist with their projects, whether for academic credit, on a volunteer basis or as paid research assistants. Stevens also maintains strong partnerships with leading corporations that offer summer positions in their labs. You'll also receive guidance when applying to federal research labs and other competitive summer research programs. Several academic departments also provide courses and seminars that allow you to earn course credit while conducting research. Requirements and credit hours vary by department, so we encourage you to consult your academic advisor for complete details.
Nationally Competitive Research Scholarships
You can pursue transformative opportunities through prestigious programs such as the Goldwater Scholarship for STEM research, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for global study and research, the SMART Scholarship supporting future leaders in defense-related fields and many more. Stevens provides personalized advising to help students craft strong applications and achieve their academic and professional goals. Some nationally competitive scholarships require a campus nomination, the details of which can be found at the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Portal.
Publications by Stevens Undergraduate Researchers
Beyond providing the enriching experience of developing technical skills and critical thinking, research at Stevens enables you to grow your ability to communicate your results. Some undergraduate researchers serve as lead or co-authors in peer-reviewed publications. You can also submit your faculty-mentored research or an independently led project to undergraduate research journals. Publishing your work is an excellent way to showcase your contributions, gain recognition and prepare for research-centric careers.
Special Programs with Research Opportunities
If you’re accepted to one of the programs below, you will receive funds to pursue full-time summer research internships with Stevens faculty.
Undergraduate Research Events
Undergraduate Research Week is an annual celebration of student researchers that highlights mentored investigations and creative inquiries by undergraduates, who contribute energy, enthusiasm and growing skills to the discovery and expansion of scholarly knowledge.
The Stevens Symposium for Undergraduate Research is a yearly showcase of more than 100 undergraduate research projects. These presentations are often the culmination of summer research internships or demonstrate the progression of ongoing studies. Presentations at the Stevens Symposium span a wide range of disciplines.
Undergraduate Research Week is an annual celebration of student researchers that highlights mentored investigations and creative inquiries by undergraduates, who contribute energy, enthusiasm and growing skills to the discovery and expansion of scholarly knowledge.
The Stevens Symposium for Undergraduate Research is a yearly showcase of more than 100 undergraduate research projects. These presentations are often the culmination of summer research internships or demonstrate the progression of ongoing studies. Presentations at the Stevens Symposium span a wide range of disciplines.