SDSU Research Opportunities
On-Campus or nearby opportunities.
Oak Lake Field Station
Application Deadline: March 15, annually
Available Awards
- Jon Haertel Endowment for Work on Vertebrate Animals
- Charles and Marcia McMullen Endowment of Undergraduate Research in Natural Resources
Charlie Fenster - Oak Lake Field Station Director
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Available Awards
Wildlife Leadership Awards (WLA) include a $5,000 scholarship and one-year RMEF membership.
Qualifications
College juniors and seniors chosen for their leadership ability, dedication to wildlife conservation and scholastic achievements.
Application
Download the RMEF application.
C. A. Taylor Herbarium
Native Plant Initiative
Off-Campus Experiential Learning Opportunities
- National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (NSF REU programs)
- Nationwide program with opportunities in many disciplines and locations throughout the USA.
- With your mentor, you design a research project by preparing both a written and oral research proposal, conduct experiments and gather data, presenting a poster and/or giving a presentation on your research at the completion of the program.
- Provide: All travel and expenses while in the program and also a stipend of ~ $5,000 depending on the program.
- For Students
- Search for an REU Site
- REU Sites: Biological Sciences
- Pathways Program: Offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree.