Opportunities Database
Post an Opportunity
Research mentors at Penn State (i.e., graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, faculty and research staff) can use this form to create and share opportunities related to undergraduate research that will be included in our searchable database. Mentors already using this database can update existing postings here.
Please select whether you are interested in creating a specific or general posting. You are welcome to create multiple postings. You must be logged into your URFM account to post opportunities.
- Specific Posting - A specific posting is intended to advertise openings in an existing research group or for an on-going project or grant. For example, use this posting type if you are looking for an undergraduate to help test participants in a Psychology study or to help with computer and microcontroller programming.
- General Posting - A general posting is intended to indicate that you are available to mentor students whose interests align with your expertise through independent studies, a volunteer basis, etc. This posting type should also be used to indicate if you have general research tasks for which you would like undergraduate support.
Funding Undergraduate Researchers
Funding is available for undergraduate researchers, particularly when they are conducting their own project rather than assisting a mentor on an existing project. For example, Erickson Discovery Grants fund student-initiated projects over the summer and the grants offered through the Student Engagement Network fund engagement experiences, including undergraduate research and unpaid internships. Individual departments, colleges, and campuses may also have grant funding available.
Additionally, funding is available for undergraduates who are presenting the results of research or creative work at professional conferences. Please refer to the Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Support page for more information.
Some campuses offer additional funding opportunities. For campus-specific resources, please visit the Getting Help section.