Undergraduate Research
Every A&S undergraduate student has the chance to engage in meaningful research and scholarship, empowering them to become changemakers in both local and global communities while contributing to a more sustainable and healthier world.
No matter your major, we encourage you to talk to your professors about how to engage in research. Find resources and inspirational stories about students who are making a difference with their creative work, their scholarship and their research.
Resources
- The SOURCE: Learn how you could get your undergraduate research project funded by the University.
- Libraries' Special Collections Research Center: Rare books, manuscripts, and other primary source materials are available, from cuneiform tablets to digital media.
- The Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising: Find out how to apply for nationally competitive fellowship and scholarships.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library: Resources include the Harriet Tubman Collection and other rare materials.
Recent Stories
Summer Research: Major Impact
Step into the labs where students spent their summer developing research-driven responses to global challenges, blending curiosity with impact.
A&S Students Make Their Mark With Research
Almost 100 students from a wide range of A&S programs presented their impressive findings at this year’s Undergraduate Research Festival.
A Winning Edge in Health and Wellness
Isaac Arnold '26 is exploring every side of the A&S experience, making important contributions to the study of disease-resistant crops, honing his entrepreneurial skills and balancing his academic pursuits with his role on the SU club hockey team.
Expanding Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research
A&S strengthens the Engaged Humanities Network, allowing more undergraduate students access to community-engaged research opportunities and valuable mentorship.
Researching Language Across Continents
Access to experiential learning allows A&S students like Aaron Lener ’27, who is studying linguistics and international relations, to be well-prepared for the modern, increasingly globalized workplace.
Safeguarding a Syracuse Waterway
Aamna Khan ’26 (left) is part of a research team tracking urban streams to investigate how extreme precipitation and other factors are affecting a Syracuse waterway.