Undergraduate Research
Connecting you to innovative projects
Curious about research opportunities as an undergraduate? Whether you’re exploring your interests, preparing a proposal or ready to dive into a project, you’ll find essential tools and support right here.
Advancing Your Research
At East Texas A&M University, we believe every Lion can be a researcher. Undergraduate research is a high-impact practice that spans across all disciplines and majors. By connecting interested and motivated students with faculty mentors, our office aims to make undergraduate research accessible and attainable for any interested East Texas A&M student!
Get Involved – YES, YOU!
Too early? Too late? In the right major?
Check out our frequently asked questions to find out how you can get involved. Your path to undergraduate research may be closer than you think.
Research
See what faculty and staff across campus are working on and discover potential mentors or collaborators.
Funding
Need help funding your project? You have options!
The Student Transformative Learning Award (STLA) provides assistance toward supplies, travel costs to present research, and other student needs. The Honors College offers fellowships toward the cost of attendance, freeing up your resources and offering a pathway toward graduation with distinction!
Guides for Researchers
Stay on track with these step-by-step guides to planning, proposing and completing your project.
Meet. Mingle. Make Discoveries.
Attend upcoming events designed to bring undergraduates and faculty together in meaningful ways. Whether you’re looking to start a project, find a faculty mentor or dive deeper into your field, these gatherings are designed to spark meaningful research collaborations.
- Honors Mentorship Mixer
- Check back for Spring 2026 date
Show Your Work
Showcase your hard work with a public demonstration at one of our university or affiliated events!
Fall 2025 Honors Demo Day
November 18, 2025
Waters Library First Floor
1pm-5pm
Submission deadline is November 1, 2025
Hosted by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs each Spring
More information can be found at their website.
East Texas A&M University is a member of the Great Plains Honors Council. The 2026 GPHC Conference will be held at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas. Conference dates are March 6-8, 2026. To inquire about presenting, please email [email protected].
Contact Us
- Undergraduate Research
- 903.468.3067
- [email protected]
- Velma K. Waters Library, 156D