If you’re looking to join a research program, assist a faculty member with an existing research project, or embark on your own independent research project, the following resources and suggestions may help you explore your options.

Finding Research Opportunities

Connect with Penn State Lehigh Valley faculty!
Talking with faculty members about your interest in research can be an excellent way to get started. Those faculty members may be seeking research assistants to help with existing projects, mentor you in a new project, or offer ideas about other projects, programs, and funding resources. 

  • Contact one of your current or past instructors teaching in your area of interest.
  • Explore the teaching and research areas of Penn State Lehigh Valley faculty.
  • Check out some helpful tips on identifying a topic, identifying potential mentors, and contacting potential mentors from the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring Office.

Explore opportunities at Penn State Lehigh Valley and across Penn State!
These links can help you browse some of the available research opportunities. Your mentor, adviser, and instructors can also help you understand these options and discover more.

Explore opportunities beyond Penn State!
These links can give you some ideas to get started with exploring research opportunities and funding sources beyond Penn State. Your mentor, adviser, and instructors can also help you understand these options and discover more.