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Pathfinders Listserv
The Science Alliance aspires to develop a network of faculty, staff, graduate students, post-docs and undergraduate students interested in participating in or supporting undergraduate research. Registrants will be placed on a listserv for up to two years and will receive the ISA Newsletter, invitations to upcoming ISA sponsored public events, access to mentor training, direct notifications of upcoming deadlines for our funded/mentored research programs for students, and more!
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Latham Science Engagement Fellowship
The Latham Science Engagement Fellowship Program was established to enhance research opportunities for selected undergraduate students. Students selected for the Latham Fellows program will complete 2 courses ( 2 s.h. each - LATH:3000 in the Fall and LATH:3001 in the Spring), design and implement outreach projects, and participate in a year-end event that will highlight their achievements. At the completion of the program, students will receive a $1,000 fellowship stipend.
Applications are open for the 2026 - 2027 academic year!
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Science Alliance Internship
The Science Alliance Internship Program supports sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in exploring research on campus. The program aims to enrich the undergraduate experience through coursework, mentor matching, career guidance, and creating a cohort of students with similar interests in science and research. Students are paid $14/hour (with raises), and are expected to work an average of 10 hours per week. Students are required to enroll in a 1 s.h. class offered by ISA each semester. Students will choose a track each year of participation focused on either Science Communication or Research Careers. Students may participate for multiple years but must reapply each year.
Apply now for the 2026 - 2027 year! The application deadline is February 23, 2026.
UI-IINSPIRE Alliance
The mission of the UI-IINSPIRE Alliance program is to support the nation's STEM workforce, broaden undergraduate participation in research, and create a sense of community and support for students with a declared major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and pre-health professions. Priority is placed on students transferring from 2 and 4 year colleges that are part of the UI-LSAMP INSPIRE Alliance. Students are expected to participate in 5 - 7 hours of research per week during the academic year and receive a $1,500 lump-sum payment each semester, or $3,000 during the summer for a minimum of 20 hours of work.
Apply now for the 2026 - 2027 year! The application deadline is February 23, 2026.