Research Programs at UVA
This page is intended for students interested or participating in summer research programs hosted by the University of Virginia. Please use the “Other Opportunities” tab to find programs, scholarships, and fellowships hosted by other institutions and organizations.
Each program is unique, and students are encouraged to learn more about the programs by following the links below to their respective websites. Applications to these programs are competitive, and many have early spring deadlines. We encourage interested students to explore these pages sooner, rather than later.
- University of Virginia Data Justice Academy
- VA-NC Alliance Summer Research Program
- Leadership Alliance Mellon Initiative
- Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) at the University of Virginia
- Open Doors Summer Research Program at the University of Virginia, School of Education and Human Development
- University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Summer Research Internship Program
- Summer Diabetes Research Internship
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Advanced Materials Synthesis
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Multi-Scale Systems Bioengineering and Biomedical Data Sciences
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program: Number Theory, Representation Theory, and Topology
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Field Research at Mountain Lake Biological Station
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program: Virginia Coast Reserve LTER
- University of Virginia Summer Medical Leadership Program
Information for Summer Researchers
Resource List | Please click here to download a compilation of resources, tools, and opportunities designed to help undergraduate researchers during their project and program.
Summer Enrichment Opportunities for Undergraduate Researchers
Students participating in summer research at UVA during summer of 2022 are invited to attend participate in the events detailed below to supplement their experience. Additional events may be added during the summer.
7th June | Summer Welcome and Meet & Greet – 4:30 p.m. in Clemons Library, Room 204
This kick off social is intended to foster inter-program connections and camaraderie. There will be popsicles!
15th June | *Effective Data Management and Statistical Resources* - 4:30 p.m. on Zoom (this is a virtual session)
This workshop will introduce students to tools and principles to make data analysis cleaner, easier, and reproducible.
6th July | Preparing a Research Presentation Workshop – 4:30 p.m. in Clemons Library, Room 204
This workshop will teach students how to prepare an effective and engaging research presentations.
13th July | Fellowships Workshop – 4:30 p.m. in Clemons Library, Room 204
Don’t know what fellowships are or how to get started? This session will introduce opportunities available for students and will help attendees think about their own professional development.
27th July | Pizza & Posters - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Clemons Library, Georges Student Center
Students from all programs are invited to participate as presenters or attendees at this interdisciplinary research showcase. All presenters will share their work using academic research posters.
- Posters should be 36" x 48" (H x W), and they should be ready to be displayed on bulletin boards (with push pins) at the event. They should not be free-standing.
Questions?
Questions about applications or program details should be directed to the contact indicated on the program’s webpage.