Departmental Research Spotlights
The below pages showcase research opportunities across the quantitative and natural sciences. Many departments offer specific guidance for undergraduates to get involved.
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Informatics
- Mathematics
- Oceanography
- Physics
- Public Health
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
- Statistics
Organized Programs at UW
Consider applying for an in-depth summer research experience at UW. We have programs that encompass a wide range of applications in the natural and quantitative sciences.
- Big Data at Genome Sciences REU
- Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Program
- Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Sciences
- Environmental Health Research Experience Program
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine REU
- Neurological Surgery Summer Student Program
- Physics Research Experiences for Undergraduates
- Rosetta Commons Summer Internships
- UW Bothell Mathematics REU
- See more opportunities here
Additional Opportunities at UW
The Office of Undergraduate Research maintains a database of undergraduate research postings that includes many opportunities in the natural sciences. Simply filter by your interests!
Summer Research Beyond UW
We’ve also compiled a list of research opportunities and search tools to find STEM undergraduate positions at other host institutions.