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

June 18, 2025
PhD student places third at ITS Heartland research competition
Sayedomidreza “Omid” Davami, a PhD student in civil engineering, won third place in the research poster competition at the ITS Heartland 2025 Annual Meeting.

June 17, 2025
Mizzou Engineering researcher takes on tooth loss
A novel, bio-inspired treatment for periodontitis could help patients keep their natural teeth, avoiding painful and expensive implants.

June 11, 2025
Mizzou Engineering Spring 2025 capstone projects
Mizzou Engineers proposed transportation solutions, improved video games, designed better safety equipment and more through hands-on senior capstone projects.

June 11, 2025
Prioritizing safety: mechanical engineering students design new construction helmet
For their spring capstone project, five mechanical engineers created a new helmet fit with environmental sensors to improve work zone safety.