We believe that students at all levels of learning can profit from academic research opportunities. At The University of Texas at San Antonio, undergraduate students have opportunities to engage in research projects and investigative activities that enhance their academic studies.

Academic Personal and Professional Excellence (APPEX)

Incoming Freshman STEM majors that have been invited to join the Honors College

Scholarship program that provides financial support plus transition assistance, academic support, STEM career development, and well-being and resilience training.

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COS Rising Researchers Pre-Research Training Program

Biomedically oriented College of Sciences undergraduate students

A research training and support program designed to provide an introduction to laboratory research and aid in a successful transition into college life.

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McNair Scholars Program

All majors, sophomores through seniors

The Scholars Program exposes students who desire to pursue a Ph.D. to graduate work and research.

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Work Study Research Training Program (WSRTP)

Work-study-eligible undergraduate students

A research training program that allows work-study-eligible undergraduates to be paid for performing laboratory research in a research laboratory and provides pre-PhD training.

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