Research Programs
Year Round Programs
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Majors.
Provides students underserved/underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in on-going research projects at UTSA and gain skills for doctoral education.
Visit Louis Stokes Alliance Site
Biomedically Oriented COS and BME, Behavioral Sci (Psych); Jr/Sr. Two year program.
A research training program that assists underrepresented undergraduates gain quality research experience and training to prepare them for doctoral education.
Visit the MARC Site
Biomedically-oriented COS and BME. Soph – Sr.
A research training and support program designed to increase the number of students from groups underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research who complete Ph.D. degree programs in these fields.
Visit the RISE Site
All majors, sophomores through senior.
The Scholars Program exposes students who desire to pursue a Ph.D. to graduate work and research.
Visit the McNair Site
Environmental Science-Oriented Undergraduates – All levels.
A model to integrate mentoring between community entities to promote and enhance career development for underrepresented minorities in conservation and natural resources.
Visit the TREE Site
Neuroscience-Oriented Jr/Sr
Pre-Ph.D. research training program for undergraduates. Hosted by the Health Science Center, but some research takes place at the UTSA Campus.
Visit the START-UP Site
A research training program that allows work-study-eligible undergraduates to be paid for performing laboratory research in a UTSA research laboratory and provides pre-Ph.D. training.
Visit the WSRTP SiteSummer Programs
Junior-level undergraduates with at least 1 year remaining prior to graduation
Preparatory program that guides students in learning about what it takes to become a Professor of African American literary and cultural studies.
Visit the AALCI Site
UTSA Students Only
Continued activities during academic year.
Visit the TRIO Site Get the McNair Flyer
For UTSA and non-UTSA students
Application Deadline 3/01 – extended
Visit the PAESMEM Site Get the PAESMEM Flyer
For UTSA Chemistry or Biomechistry Majors.
Funded by the Center for Innovation in Drug Discovery. Application Deadline: April 19, 2013
Get Flyer and ApplicationHonors Research
Research may be performed at UTSA within the context of earning Honors through the Honors College and through a number of the Colleges or Departments.
Highest Honors. Students admitted to the Honors College can opt to earn Highest Honors, which requires that they perform research and submit a thesis.
Visit the Honors College SiteStudents from any of the College of Sciences departments who have a GPA of 3.0 or above have the opportunity to earn College Honors. Consult your advisor to learn more about this process.
Visit the College Catalog SiteStudents from any of the College of Engineering departments who have a GPA of 3.0 or above have the opportunity to earn College Honors. Consult your advisor to learn more about this process.
Visit the College Catalog SiteHonors offered in individual departments with varying requirements.
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