Research Opportunities

September 2026

Neuroscience Symposium – Oct. 30

The Eastern Carolina Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience (ECCSfN) humbly invites you to attend the 28th Annual Neuroscience Symposium! It is open to anyone with an interest in neuroscience (research, clinical, and […]

 9/25/2026

August 2026

New Goldwater Summer Research Internship Program

The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation is pleased to announce the Barry Goldwater Summer Research Internship Program, a new initiative that will expand opportunities for college freshmen and […]

 8/31/2026

Save the Date: NCUR 2027 Submissions

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike […]

 8/22/2026

Honors College Engagement Fair – 9/3

Looking to get more involved at ECU this fall? The 2026 Honors College Engagement Fair is a great opportunity to connect with student organizations and discover ways to get involved in leadership, […]

 8/22/2026

April 2026

Undergraduate research opportunity in biology starting August 2026

This application is for undergraduate students interested in joining a research project focused on microbial communities, biomineralization, and coastal sand stabilization. Students will gain hands-on experience in microbiology, molecular techniques, […]

 4/27/2026

Lab seeking student researcher for 18-month project

This opportunity would be for an Honors College student interested in kinesiology or exercise science. The project is about 18 months and involves PFAS exposure and gastric bypass patients. The […]

 4/6/2026

March 2026

Science Career Exploration – March 30

Science Crossroads is a career development event hosted by the Brody Graduate Association (BGA) designed to connect participants with leaders across the scientific community. While the program offerings are curated […]

 3/23/2026

Participate in research on South Asian women at ECU

Are you a South Asian woman between the ages of 18-26 currently studying at East Carolina University?  Are you interested in helping ECU researchers learn more about developing physical activity and […]

 3/23/2026

Paid undergraduate research position(s) in Human Performance Lab

This position is supported by a grant from the American Heart Association Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) and offers students the chance to gain hands-on research experience while contributing to […]

 3/2/2026

Bassman Award nominations due March 15

The Michael F. Bassman Honors College Research Award was established in 2010 to recognize excellence in research and writing by students in the ECU® Honors College. Honors College theses/projects successfully submitted in Summer […]

 3/2/2026