Undergraduate Research
Explore opportunities below.
Students are encouraged to explore on-campus and off-campus undergraduate research opportunities. Explore opportunities below or reach out directly to faculty researchers in your area of interest. To find detailed information, including application deadlines and forms, please visit the pages linked in the left-hand column.
| Project | Timeframe | Contact | Notes | |
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| National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) | 8-10 weeks in Summer | Varies by research area. College of Computing students can reach out to Professor Reynold Bailey to learn more about RIT's REU in Computational Sensing for Human-centered AI, or Professor and Chair of Software Engineering Daqing Hao, to learn more about RIT's REU in Trustworthy AI. | Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant program, REUs are hosted in various universities and research laboratories around the country. | |
| Vertically Integrated Projects | Multi-semester. VIP project typically involve long-term efforts in which students participate over the course of multiple semesters. | Professor Joe Geigel | Large-scale, multidisciplinary project teams, led by faculty. A student can take a maximum of 12 VIP credit hours. Find active VIP teams. | |
| Automated Feedback for Computing Theory (AFCT) Tool | Spring 2026 | Professors Ivona Bezáková and Edith Hemaspaandra |
Note: this project is not currently accepting applicants. Sponsor: National Science Foundation |
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| LLMs for Human-Computer Interaction | Spring 2026 | Assistant Professor Zhiqiang Tao |
Note: this project is not currently accepting applicants. Sponsor: National Science Foundation |
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| Computing Research Association UR2PhD Program note: only available to Computer Science undergraduates | Ongoing | Professor Reynold Bailey |
CRA's program aims to ensure that undergraduate students have access to high-quality research opportunities, positive mentorship experiences, and information about graduate study and research pathways. This talent development programs equips students with the skills they need to excel in their careers. Sponsor: Computing Research Association |