Welcome to OURSD's Undergrad Research Startup Guide!

Click through the various pages of this site to view all sorts of resources and guidance related to finding undergrad research opportunities at CMU.

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Click through the various pages of this site to view all sorts of resources and guidance related to finding undergrad research opportunities at CMU.

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Click through the various pages of this site to view all sorts of resources and guidance related to finding undergrad research opportunities at CMU.

Preparation Checklist

Use this checklist to go through a step-by-step process that can help you prepare to find a research position.

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Use this checklist to go through a step-by-step process that can help you prepare to find a research position.

Learn More

Use this checklist to go through a step-by-step process that can help you prepare to find a research position.

View OURSD contact information, outreach email templates, and other resources for finding a research mentor.

View OURSD contact information, outreach email templates, and other resources for finding a research mentor.

View OURSD contact information, outreach email templates, and other resources for finding a research mentor.

What is undergraduate research?

Why should I do research?

I’m a student in arts and humanities. Is research possible in my field?

How can I get involved in research?

Do I have to have my own idea for a research project?

How can I tell if a professor is willing to work with undergraduates or not?

I don’t feel knowledgeable enough to do research in my field. How do I know if I am qualified?

I’ve contacted a bunch of professors and haven’t had success finding a research opportunity. What should I do?!