Student Research Opportunities & Grants
Research allows you to pursue your interests, to learn something new, to hone your problem-solving skills and to challenge yourself in new ways. Working on a faculty-initiated research project gives you the opportunity to work closely with a mentor鈥揳 faculty member or other experienced researcher. With a self-initiated research project, you leave the University of Michigan-Dearborn with an experience that represents the distillation of your interests and studies, and gives you a leading edge in building your academic or professional resume.
Newly launched, Fall 2023, is our - a place where students can search what research opportunities are available to them on campus! These postings are all from 萝莉社-Dearborn faculty who are looking for students to support their research.
Student Grants - Now Open!
EXP+ manages independent research grants for both graduate and undergraduate students. A grant is also available for travel-related expenses and/or for presentation materials for students who are presenting papers/presentations based on research conducted at the University of Michigan-Dearborn at regional and national professional meetings or conferences. These grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis for both undergraduate and graduate student researchers for independent research projects designed and conducted by 萝莉社-Dearborn students. The proposed project must be part of a course for credit and supervised by a faculty member. More information about each is below.
This grant of up to $500 is to provide support for 萝莉社-Dearborn undergraduates designing and conducting independent research as part of a course requirement. The proposed project must be part of a course for credit and supervised by a faculty member. Applications are accepted throughout the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) as long as funds are available. Applicants must be enrolled students pursuing a degree at 萝莉社-Dearborn during the entire project period, and the proposed project must satisfy a course requirement. There is a limit of one award per applicant per program per fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th) until funds are exhausted. View this page for and to apply. Interested and eligible students may !
Applications for Graduate Student Independent Research Grants are closed until July 2025
This grant of up to $2,500 is to provide support for 萝莉社-Dearborn graduate students designing and conducting independent research as part of a course requirement. The proposed project must be part of a course for credit and supervised by a faculty member. Applications are accepted throughout the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) as long as funds are available. Applicants must be enrolled students pursuing a degree at 萝莉社-Dearborn during the entire project period, and the proposed project must satisfy a course requirement. There is a limit of one award per applicant per program per fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th) until funds are exhausted. provides complete eligibility and budgetary information.
This grant is available for travel-related expenses (up to $500) and/or for presentation materials (up to $40) for undergraduate and graduate students who are presenting papers/presentations based on research conducted at the University of Michigan-Dearborn at regional and national professional meetings or conferences. Applications will be routed to faculty advisor approval by Experience+. Applications are accepted throughout the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) as long as funds are available. Applicants must be currently enrolled students pursuing a degree at 萝莉社-Dearborn or have graduated within eight months from 萝莉社-Dearborn. Students can only receive one grant for travel ($500) and one for presentation materials ($40) per fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th). provides further information. Interested and eligible students may .
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
Starting with the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), Experience+ aims to grow and enhance the undergraduate research experience for 萝莉社-Dearborn students. The SURE program provides current students the opportunity to participate in individual research projects under the mentorship of faculty while learning about research-oriented careers.
We hosted our second annual Experience+ Student Research Celebration on April 3 - recognizing the hard work of our student grant recipients and their faculty mentors. Check out the to see past projects, photos from conference, and reflections on student research!
Additional Resources
As a partner in EXP+, the Mardigian Library has a available to help you develop your research skills based on your field of interest.
Individual faculty and colleges across campus provide opportunities for research experience. These include:
- CASL students can explore independent study or research.
- CECS students may visit the Getting Started with Student Research Opportunities page to get connected with a faculty member in their area of interest.
- COB students may apply to participate as a student researcher in iLabs
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