Undergraduate students in the College of Engineering are highly encouraged to pursue research experiences. Undergraduate research plays an important role in the educational experience and provides practical skills for future employment and graduate school. Engineering students have a wide range of opportunities available to participate in groundbreaking research with faculty and graduate students.

QUEST (Qualcomm Undergraduate Experiences in Science & Technology)

Become a QUEST Scholar and be paid to conduct research! Are you participating in undergraduate engineering research during Spring 2013? If so, apply to be a QUEST Scholar! QUEST Scholars will receive a $1,000 stipend for research conducted in April 2013. QUEST Scholars continuing for Summer 2013 will receive an additional $5,000 stipend. Any undergraduate student in the College of Engineering who is currently participating in engineering research may apply. Application deadline: Friday, March 29, 5pm. Application will be available here soon. Questions may be directed to Engineering Student Services at (510) 642-7594 or ess@coe.berkeley.edu.

Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (REUs)

Engage in meaningful and exciting research experiences under the mentorship of a faculty advisor. Explore research laboratories and discover new knowledge while getting prepared for graduate school. These experiences are invaluable especially if you have plans to pursue a Ph.D. Paid summer research experiences are mostly funded by federal agencies and often include support for housing and travel expenses. Please note that some of the programs may have citizenship or residency requirements.

Berkeley Engineering Research Opportunities

• Students click here to view COE research opportunities

• Faculty click here to post COE research opportunities

UC Berkeley Research Opportunities

• Click here to view currently available research opportunities at UC Berkeley 

Research Opportunities at Other Institutions

• Click here to view currently available research opportunities outside UC Berkeley

Ongoing Research Programs

• Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley (SUPERB) is a program for students who have been historically underrepresented in the field for reasons of social, cultural, educational or economic barriers.

• Undergraduate Research Poster Sessions
  

Additional Research Resources

• National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
• Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program
• Nano Experience for Students
• Office of Undergraduate Research 
  Coordinates and develops programs and resources that bring undergraduates into the field, laboratories and archives.
• Undergraduate Research Calendar 
  A valuable resource for finding projects and deadlines.
• Career Center and Alumni Network
  Internships and networking opportunities with engineering alumni.