Research at SMU

Research Opportunities Connected with UHP

The following offices frequently partner with the University Honors Program. These are wonderful opportunities to find funding for your research!

Engaged Learning & Big IDeas Grants
Engaged Learning and Big iDeas promote learning beyond the classroom through independent research projects, civic engagement, professional internships, and creative projects. Engaged Learning projects take place all over the world and cover a wide variety of subject material. 

Hamilton Research Fellowship
The Hamilton Undergraduate Research Scholars Program provides opportunities for undergraduates in Dedman College to conduct hands-on research. Students collaborate with faculty mentors to contribute to the creation of cutting-edge knowledge.

Mayer Interdisciplinary Fellowship Program
Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute sponsors undergraduate Dedman College students to conduct a research project that combines the perspectives of his/her major(s)/minor(s). Students present the results of their research in a public forum to their academic peers.

Tower Center Fellowship
The John G. Tower center offers research fellowships to undergraduate students to pursue collaborative work in politics and government. Fellows will work with a faculty mentor to complete the research and present their findings upon completing their research.