Research Resources

External Opportunities

Looking for ways to get involved in research this summer? Browse our list of summer programs and the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) database below! Many programs offer funding and opportunities to showcase your research.

Summer 2024 Research Opportunities Summer 2024 Research Opportunities National Science Foundation REU

Council on Undergraduate Research

Check out a variety of resources available through the Council on Undergraduate Research, an organization dedicated to supporting the research and professional development of student researchers.

Student Resource Center Student Resource Center Student Journal Repository Student Journal Repository

MSU College Resources

Learn more about research in your college:

Bagley College of Engineering Bagley College of Engineering College of Agriculture & Life Sciences College of Agriculture & Life Sciences College of Architecture, Art, & Design College of Architecture, Art, & Design College of Arts & Sciences College of Arts & Sciences College of Business College of Business College of Education College of Education College of Forest Resources College of Forest Resources College of Veterinary Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine University Centers & Institutes University Centers & Institutes

The Office of Prestigious External Scholarships

OPES helps students learn about and apply for external scholarships, many of which support undergraduate research. For example, both the Astronaut Scholarship and Barry Goldwater Scholarship directly support undergraduate STEM research. Read more on the OPES website.

The Office of Prestigious External Scholarships The Office of Prestigious External Scholarships

Writing & Presentation

Connect with writing and presentation resources at MSU:

The Speaking Center The Speaking Center The Writing Center The Writing Center

Research Compliance

Engage in training for your research activities. Be sure to discuss the training requirements needed for research in your field with your faculty mentor.

Office of Research Compliance & Security Office of Research Compliance & Security

MSU Libraries

Connect with resources available from MSU Libraries:

Library Research Portal Library Research Portal Research Librarians On Call Via Chat Research Librarians On Call Via Chat Subject Specialist Research Librarians Subject Specialist Research Librarians

Motivation For Research

"I will engage in research to become an authority on topics I have been questioning my whole life and to find ways that I can make an impact through knowledge."

Anonymous Mississippi State University Student