Research at UW
The University of Wisconsin - Madison has a wide variety of research opportunities. As a student, you can engage in research for credit, pay, or volunteer.
Finding an opportunity Labs looking to hire student workers/researchers post in the Student Job Center. Both campus and off-campus organizations post jobs here. You can browse jobs by category (e.g., chilcare, healthcare, science-tech).
Would you like to join a lab or research project for credit? Visit the Experts' Guide and Discovery Portal to search for topics that interest you. Reach out the professors and researchers in these databases. Students participating in research for credit may be able to apply it to the major or degree. See you advisor for more details.
If you are looking for volunteer research, connect with the Morgridge Center. You can browse options by major/interest. Note that lab research may have college or lab restrictions when it comes to volunteering.
The Undergraduate Research Scholars program is for freshman and sophomore students looking for matched researchers and a for-credit seminar to support students. Participants commit to research for one year.
When the Biology Major receives announcements for research position related to the major, we will post it to the Biology Newsletter (right here). However, we will not be notified of all. You should be diligent in your search through the above resources.
BioCommons has helpful information on how to find and connect with mentors along with planning and presenting research. Click "research" on the top toolbar.
