Research Opportunities

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

February 2026

Post-Baccalaureate program in Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia at Wake Forest

 In-person post-baccalaureate research training program offered at Wake Forest University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Medicine Intended for college graduates interested in a career in biomedical […]

 2/9/2026

LaserTAG image competition submissions due March 2, 2026

The 7th annual “Capturing the Art of Science” image competition hosted by LaserTAG is now open. Entries are judged on aesthetics, originality, and relation to the described science. Competition is […]

 2/9/2026

January 2026

Abstracts for ECU RCAW due Feb. 15

ECU’s Research and Creative Achievement Week will be April 6-10, 2026. Abstract submissions are now open until February 15. You must have the approval of your faculty mentor to submit […]

 1/30/2026

USDA Summer Research Experience at ECU: Apps due Feb. 15

ECU is hosting a USDA Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in crop genomics and agricultural biotechnology from May 18 to July 24, 2026. Students will receive a $5,000 summer stipend, […]

 1/26/2026