Notice: If experiencing trouble downloading the Online Application Form, please check your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from this site. You may also download the Application and email the completed application along with your resume and unofficial transcripts from MYUM to ugrinfo@miami.edu.  If you need additional assistance, please call the office at 305-284-5058.

We serve all undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Miami and have successfully placed students from all disciplines in a variety of research opportunities.

Students may apply at the beginning of each semester that they are seeking research in order to provide current schedules and grades.  For fall placement, students may begin applying toward the end of summer. For spring placement, students may begin applying in late fall.  For summer placement, students may begin applying in late spring.  Most students are successfully placed. If the student is not placed and is still interested in research, they will need to submit a new application.

Students, please note: most research positions are not paid. Make sure that you have seriously considered your other commitments and your available time for research before you apply and before accepting a position.  The minimum time you should dedicate to research is 6 hours per week.  The hours required will vary according to the research mentor.  Please make sure that you are able to conduct research for the hours that you commit to. Before you apply, read the Frequently Asked Questions and the Research Guide for Students for additional information.

WARNING: ALL OF THE APPLICATION STEPS HAVE TO BE COMPLETED AND THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE SAVED AND PROCESSED.  IF YOU EXIT OUT, ALL INFORMATION WILL BE LOST.

The application process consists of the following steps:

1. Create a Resume (Click Here for Resume Sample) and save the most recent unofficial copy of your transcript (ACE) available on MyUM. Please submit your Resume and ACE as two separate PDF files or as two separate Microsoft Word documents. Questions?  Call the office at 305-284-5058
2. View a list of some of our current mentors on our Meet our Research Mentors page or visit our Research Opportunities for UM Undergrads page, and visit the sites that are divided into the following categories: On Campus Resources (summer and year-round) and Off-Campus Resources (summer and year-round)
3. Complete the Online Application Form.   If there is a particular research mentor that you are interested in working with, indicate this in the “Areas of Interest” section of the application.
4. Submit these documents through our online application to the office of Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach.
5. Schedule an appointment with the office manager to discuss your availability and research interests.  Call 305-284-5058 to schedule.