Undergraduate Research Opportunities

To learn more about the several research opportunities available for undergraduate students, please contact Lyle faculty or Institutes directly.

Information on funded SMU Undergraduate Research Program opportunities can be found on the Office of Engaged Learning website.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

The Lyle Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, or Lyle SURF, exposes students to cutting-edge scientific research conducted by Lyle and SMU faculty. This opportunity is most valuable to students who wish to participate in research with faculty with the intent to apply to graduate school or who are curious about engineering research relevant to technological advancement.