How research can help you
Research experiences build your confidence and give you an edge in the employment market.
Featured opportunities
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Team-based research
Work alongside faculty, graduate students, and peers while earning academic credit for meaningful, hands‑on research.
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Present and publish
Share your discoveries with audiences on campus and beyond. IU helps undergraduates present at conferences, publish in journals, and showcase their work through research exhibitions and symposiums.
Research programs and support
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Explore research programs
Discover research opportunities across the IU Bloomington campus—and beyond. From summer experiences to year‑round projects, find opportunities that match your interests and goals.
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Getting started
Undergraduate students can get involved in research starting from day one. Check out different first-year programs across campus and learn about the possibilities in all four years.
Mentorship and guidance
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Research ambassadors
Talk with trained undergraduate researchers who can help you get started, answer questions, and share what it’s really like to participate in research at IU.
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Become a research mentor
Faculty and graduate students can guide the next generation of scholars by mentoring undergraduate researchers and supporting their academic and professional growth.
IU Undergraduate Research
Agnes E. Wells Quad A083 1021 E. Third Street Bloomington, IN 47401-
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- Monday:
- 8am–4pm
- Tuesday:
- 8am–4:30pm
- Wednesday:
- 8am–4:30pm
- Thursday:
- 8am–4:30pm
- Friday:
- 8am–4:30pm