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
May 19, 2026
User-friendly bot detection
Computer science students developed a system to accurately detect bot behavior without any interruption to the user experience.
May 19, 2026
Planning a cost-effective renovation to support active research
Civil engineering students built an integrated plan to renovate a medical research building that emphasized safety cost efficiency.
May 18, 2026
Converting agricultural waste into renewable energy
Chemical engineering students tackle renewable energy production through anaerobic digestion of cow manure.
Feb. 17, 2026
Computer science students take on neuroscience
Engineering students demonstrated creativity, problem-solving and teamwork in NSF-funded research projects that applied advanced technology to the human nervous system.