Prepare for your next step

Make your research
search more thoughtful.

Practical steps for discovering labs, asking useful questions, and making a clear introduction.

How to find undergraduate research opportunities

Build a shortlist of research labs, check current opportunities, and prepare a thoughtful first conversation with a potential mentor.

Write a concise research introduction with a specific connection to a lab's work, honest preparation, and a clear next step.

Compare research questions, supervision, practical requirements, and source quality when choosing which labs to explore.