Signature Research Programs
Key Dates & Deadlines
Check out key dates & deadlines for research funding opportunities!
Self-Sourced Research Funding Opportunities
UChicago offers a variety of funded research programs in addition to awards for open-discipline and self-secured research. See the research internship programs detailed below to learn more about specific programs.
Artificial Intelligence Research Grant
College Center for Research and Fellowships (CCRF)
Pritzker Engineering Research Grant
Seidel Scholars Grant
Stamps Scholars Program
T.D. Lee Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program
Cohort Research Programs
UChicago offers numerous cohort-based research programs which provide students with the opportunity to build their technical experience through centralized themes from healthcare to economics. Select the programs below for more information on application timeline, requirements, and top tips!
Research at National Laboratories | Research at UChicago | Research with Employers |
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Mathematics Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program | ||
External Research Resources
Looking for a nationally competitive, federally-funded research opportunity? Start here to look for programs, such as Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs):
Department of Energy – Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
National Science Foundation - Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Database
Pathways to Science - Summer Research Programs
AAAS - International Research Programs for Faculty & Students
Meet Alumni Experts
Math Alumni Panel
October 19, 2026 at 3PM | Register Here
This panel will provide insight into some of the many career pathways you can pursue with your degree in Mathematics!
Research Career Competitions
Expand your research experience through a creative project by participating in a research competition to put your technical skills and course knowledge to test and win prizes!
Chemistry | Sign Up March 2027
Generously sponsored by Chairman Dongsheng Chen of Taikang Life. Work with a team of up to 3 students to develop a chemistry research proposal in response to the prompt topic announced spring 2027. First, second, and third year students in the College are encouraged to participate regardless of major.
Mathematics | Sign Up March 2027
Generously sponsored by Chairman Dongsheng Chen of Taikang Life. Work with a team of up to 3 students to solve a mathematical proof in response to the prompt topic announced spring 2027. First, second, and third year students in the College are encouraged to participate regardless of major.
Physics | Sign Up March 2027
Generously sponsored by Chairman Dongsheng Chen of Taikang Life. Work with a team of up to 3 students to develop a physics research proposal in response to the prompt topic announced spring 2027. First, second, and third year students in the College are encouraged to participate regardless of major. 2026 prompt: Write a 5-page research proposal on a topic in statistical physics or quantum field theory.