Undergraduate Research
Pursue the Unknown
Gain transformative new perspectives on the world through undergraduate research. At Mizzou, you can begin as early as your freshman year.

Get Paid to Explore
Undergraduate research opportunities include both paid and volunteer positions. Undergraduate Research Fellowships, which pay a stipend each semester, are also available.

Undergraduate Research News

Sep. 4, 2025
Students apply AI to real-world challenges in Mizzou summer program
Undergraduates from across the country spent 10 weeks this summer taking part in the Research on Prescriptive Analytics for AI-enabled Operations Engineering REU.

Aug. 14, 2025
Undergrads gain hands-on experience in materials innovation
Summer research experience provided participants with opportunities to make a real-world impact.

Aug. 7, 2025
Undergrads explore AI’s promise in summer research experience
Students from across the country investigated the possibilities of consumer networking technology and AI at Mizzou Engineering.

Aug. 5, 2025
Computer science major explores undergraduate research
This summer, Vince Paino took a deep dive into interdisciplinary research to discover ways artificial intelligence can better serve humanity.