External Research Opportunities
The Office of Undergraduate Research supports students in developing research skills while fostering academic and professional growth. As part of our mission and vision, we aim to help students recognize the value of engaging in research beyond UNC Charlotte’s campus.
External opportunities—such as conferences, research fellowships, and summer internships—allow students to build on what they learn here and apply their experience in more advanced, competitive settings. While the Office of Undergraduate Research serves as a starting point for engaging with the research process, our goal is to empower students to take their knowledge further and pursue increasingly sophisticated opportunities.
This page is intended to be a living resource for external research opportunities across a wide range of disciplines. Please note that UNC Charlotte does not endorse or take responsibility for the content of external websites.
If you know of an opportunity that is not currently listed, we welcome your help in keeping this resource up to date. Please contact us at undergradresearch@charlotte.edu. Check out external research opportunities below!
The North Carolina American Society for Microbiology 2026 Conference
The North Carolina American Society for Microbiology 2026 Conference will be held on October 10, 2026 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Abstract submission and registration will open on August 1, 2026. You can find out more information about the conference on the NC ASM website or by following NC ASM on LinkedIn.
Laidlaw scholars research and leadership programme
The fully funded program usually takes place over 20 months from April to the following December, which includes two six-week summer projects. Additionally, Laidlaw Scholars benefit from 10 days of leadership training and development, and a global annual conference. Important: Specific programme details may vary slightly by partner university. Please refer to each university’s Laidlaw programme page for the most accurate information.
NASA Psyche Mission/Arizona State University
Aug 28, 2026 ‐ NASA’s Psyche Inspired creative arts internship is open to full-time enrolled undergraduates in all majors from universities and community colleges in the U.S. and its territories. Psyche Inspired interns become virtual creatives-in-residence to share the excitement, innovation, science, and engineering of NASA’s Psyche mission with the public through artistic and creative works. Applications are due Friday, August 28th at 12 p.m. PDT. (3:00 PM EDT)
The leadership alliance
The Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) is a fully paid summer internship that provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive applications to PhD or MD-PhD programs. The SR-EIP offers closely mentored research experiences in the life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities at 20 research institutions across the country. SR-EIP Participants…
- Receive professional development mentoring on applying to graduate programs and learn about research careers from alumni.
- Spend 8–10 weeks at a Leadership Alliance institution.
- Receive a stipend, and travel and housing expenses from the research institution.
- Work under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor.
- Gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation.
- Make oral or poster presentations at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium.
- Gain access to ongoing resources, mentoring, and professional networks to support your career path as a part of the Leadership Alliance community.