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News and Announcements
Pitt Chemistry REU 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
Research opportunities are available for 9 undergraduates graduating in 2027 or 2028. The program provides a $6,000 stipend for 10 weeks, meal support, free campus housing, and full relocation coverage. Program dates: May 18–July 24, 2026. Applications are now open; deadline is Feb 6, 2026.
Analysis of neuronal morphology and calcium imaging
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Glykys Lab focuses on understanding how the brain’s inhibitory system operates at the cellular level and the mechanisms underlying neuronal swelling in pathological conditions. We seek a highly motivated individual interested in neurosciences to analyze neuronal calcium and size changes during pathological insults, including neurotoxic injury, using ImageJ, MATLAB, and other software and algorithms. This is an analysis position where the fluorescent images will be provided. Training will be provided. The candidate will work closely with a graduate student under the supervision of Dr. Glykys. Depending on performance, further lab activity projects are available.
Engineering Prototypes Advancing Patient‑Centered Cancer Care
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Byrne Lab is seeking a motivated undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering to support the development of new technologies aimed at improving the standard of care for cancer patients. This position offers hands‑on experience at the intersection of engineering and medicine, contributing to projects that directly support patient‑centered innovation.
Hawk Shadow Program
Thursday, January 22, 2026
HawkShadow is a structured job shadow program that was initially piloted with First Gen Hawks last spring and is now a fully launched program for all undergraduate students. All ten of our career communities are represented from teaching in an elementary school to a UIHC rotational shadow day. If you know of any students that would benefit from a job shadow, please have them fill out this interest form as soon as possible.
Cognitive Control and Action Selection
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The research assistants will be invited to participate in all aspects of psychological research relating to the organization of voluntary action. We are primarily interested in how individuals select their responses as they perform one or more tasks. Research assistants will run human participants in 45-minute experiments and engage in any other aspects of the research that interests them, including experimental design, programming the experiments and data analysis.
Global Health Case Competition Applications are Open
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Sponsored by the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research, and Policy, the Global Health Case Competition trains future leaders through a real-world challenge. Interdisciplinary student teams creatively address health issues. All enrolled students are eligible, and the winning team receives up to $500 per person! Applications are now open until February 13th!
Iowa Sciences Academy Scholar Symposium
Friday, January 16, 2026
Do you want to hear from undergraduate students about their research? Want to hear about internship experiences and funding opportunities from students who were once in your shoes? There may be students in your major presenting at this event and you may find their research topics to be of interest.
You are invited to the Iowa Sciences Academy 2024 Scholar Symposium!
Creative Scholarship with Music-Making in Prison Contexts
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Opportunity to work with Music Education Professor on music-making in prison contexts. Responsibilities will vary based on student interests and schedule but may include, collaborating on original music with an incarcerated songwriter, creating music videos for original songs collaborating with various artists, build social media campaigns and more.
Upcoming Deadlines
| 02/06/26 | RIC app due |
| 02/13/26 | ICRU Summer Fellowships |
| 02/27/26 | QPC Registration |
| 03/27/26 | ICRU Acad Yr Fellowships |
| 04/03/26 | SURF Registration (opens 3/3/26) |
