Undergraduate research is part of the UMass Amherst experience. In addition to course-related research, opportunities for undergraduates include summer research experiences, foreign exchange, internships, scholarships/fellowships and working in faculty labs.

See and hear UMass Amherst Students talk about their research experiences. 

Explore Student Opportunities

• Office of Undergraduate Research and Studies
• Commonwealth Honors College
• Integrated Concentration in Science (iCons)
• Internships and Co-ops
• Office of National Scholarship Advisement
• International Programs Office
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Environmental Majors

Resources

Biology Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship (BURA) database
Find undergraduate research lab opportunities in Biology and related fields