Both the Gallogly College of Engineering and the Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering understand the value of our students engaging in research as undergraduates. From collaborating with classmates to mentoring received from professors, the research experience enhances students education by affording them the opportunity to transfer knowledge from the classroom to the laboratory.
| Research Opportunity | Criteria | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) Located in OKC, the OMRF has a summer research program for undergrads to conduct biomedical research | Freshman, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply. The program runs June 3-July 26 and includes hourly pay. | Applications open in November. Learn more and apply by Feb. 1. |
| Summer REU Opportunity for STEM majors in biomechanics and mechanobiology (PDF) |
| Visit the websites of the universities you are interested in. |
| The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) | Open to all OU Norman campus students | Learn more about internal and external research opportunities. |
| The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) | The Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded consortium of 12 Oklahoma colleges and universities working together to increase the number of students from underrepresented populations who earn degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. | Learn more and apply. |
| Goldwater Scholarship | The purpose of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, as stated in the enabling legislation, is to alleviate a critical current and future shortage of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. A more realistic statement of the purpose, in today's terms, is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified individuals to those fields of academic study and research. | Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduates, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. |
| Pathways to Science | Education and career training opportunities in STEM search engine | View website and resources. |
| OU MacNair Scholars Program | The purpose of McNair is preparing first generation/low-income and other historically excluded undergraduate students for doctoral (PhD) graduate programs. Open to juniors and seniors from all majors, preference is given to students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. | View OU webpage and learn more. |
