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Research Opportunities at Virginia Tech

Review the opportunities listed below. If a deadline has passed, do not let that discourage you! Check out our version of 'help wanted' ads posted by faculty on Handshake. For up-to-date information like this, sign up for the OUR newsletter.

And remember, its never too early to start planning for next year. If you see a program that interests you, but the deadline has passed, put a reminder in your calendar for next year, keeping them in mind as you map out your time as an undergraduate student here at Virginia Tech.

Don't hesitate to email us at ugr@vt.edu if you have any questions!

*Important Note*

Receipt of monetary awards can impact student financial aid. Students receiving financial aid should consult with the Financial Aid office before accepting a research fellowship, scholarship, or engaging in research for pay.

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    Beckman Scholars

    The Beckman Scholars Program is a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptionally talented, full-time undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences, or biochemistry at Virginia Tech.

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    CNRE Research Support Fund – Undergraduate Research Fellowship

    Funds are available from the College of Natural Resources and Environment to incentivize undergraduate student engagement in research.

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    F.I.R.E. Starters

    A new undergraduate research program that aims to increase access to and training for research opportunities for underrepresented minority students.

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    First-Year Fralin Undergraduate Research Fellowship

    Funded by the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, the First-Year FURF Program provides first-year students, who are new to research, with authentic research experiences in their chosen discipline, under the direct mentorship of a faculty member.

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    Fralin Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

    Student Deadline: February 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Faculty Deadline: February 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The Fralin SURF program is a 10-week training program designed to give motivated Virginia Tech undergraduates the opportunity to engage in full-time (~40 hrs/week) research in the life sciences and related professional development activities that mirror graduate training.

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    Fralin Undergraduate Research Fellowship (FURF)

    Applications are accepted April through August (specific dates vary by year). A competitive award program open to all Virginia Tech undergraduates in all disciplines with a goal of increasing diversity in research.

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    Global Change Center Undergraduate Research Grants , redirect

    Accepts proposals from undergraduate students and their GC-affiliated faculty mentor(s) to support undergraduate research that will advance the missions of the GCC.

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    Honors College Funding Opportunities , redirect

    Meant to enhance students’ experiences at Virginia Tech.

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    ICAT Student Grant , redirect

    Monthly rolling, last day of month, 5:00 p.m. ICAT invites applications for small projects that are creative, innovative and show a strong potential for contribution toward the goals of ICAT. These funds can be used to pursue a range of transdisciplinary activities including creative projects, pilot studies, feasibility studies, or preliminary research.

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    ICTAS Undergraduate Research Fellowship

    Deadline: November 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Supports early career undergraduates involved in mentored research at Virginia Tech. The goal of the program is to enable students to extend their current research projects and experience a step further with independent funding, so that they can devote additional time to their project, under the supervision of their chosen mentor.