Become immersed in faculty-led research while gaining professional hands-on experience on a topic that aligns with your academic interests. Experiences are available to work full-time/full-semester with RPI faculty, at other U.S. institutions, or internationally. Opportunities are also available at Albany Medical School, Mount Sinai, and more for pre-health students looking for medical research experience.
Options
- Research at a lab or medical facility (domestic or international)
- Research at another institution (domestic or international)
- Research opportunities with Rensselaer faculty
Requirements
- Research opportunities are available in all three academic terms (Summer, Fall, and Spring) and can be for pay, for credit, or volunteer if the research experience is with a non-profit or government agency.
- Minimum of 260 hours per term is required.
Search for an Opportunity
Research at RPI: Connect with RPI faculty directly to learn about opportunities.
Guidelines for Research w/RPI Faculty during Arch Away Semester
- Students are permitted to work either in-person or remotely during the Arch away semester. (Note: Remote work requires Payroll approval)
- Students can work up to a full-time schedule (i.e., up to 40hrs). The work schedule is determined based on project needs and funding constraints.
- Students must satisfactorily complete a mandatory LMS course during their semester-away experience.
Process to Register Research
Discovery Semester: How to Register Your Experience
Faculty Offer/Support Letter
- Length of assignment (maximum of 40 hours per week) and rate of pay (NYS minimum wage is the base; the rate can be higher based on available funding); summarize scope of research, or if the experience is volunteer
- Agreement of assignment/project modality (remote or in person)
- Expressed support for the student to submit all LMS assignments, including final research project report.
- Written on RPI letterhead, with faculty signature
- Templates are HERE
Office Contact for Questions and Guidance
- Dawn Cairns-Weaver, Associate Director, Experiential Learning & Cooperative Education
- Emily Nicholson, Assistant Director, Cooperative Education
- Stephanie Perry, Program Coordinator, Experiential Learning & Cooperative Education
- Nicole Doran, Assistant Director, Experiential Learning
