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College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Research at Quinnipiac

At Quinnipiac, research and creative exploration is open to everyone; starting your very first year. You’ll move beyond textbooks and lectures to work directly with faculty on projects that make an impact in labs, in communities, and across industries.

Explore. Discover. Create.

Across every discipline, students dive into hands-on projects that expand knowledge, spark creativity, and create real-world solutions.

Our students are:

  • Unearthing ancient history on archaeological digs
  • Advancing scientific knowledge through cutting-edge lab experiments
  • Designing life-changing technologies like mechanical devices that assist individuals with disabilities
  • Reimagining the future through data science, creative arts, social inquiry, and more

Showcase Your Research

Here, you won’t just study discovery, you’ll be a part of it.

When it’s time to share your work, Quinnipiac gives you the stage, with events and showcases that allow you to demonstrate your expertise.

These experiences do more than build your résumé—they build your confidence, sharpen your expertise, and fuel your curiosity. Whatever your major, Quinnipiac empowers you to take your learning further and make your mark.

Illuminate: The Quinnipiac Student Expo

This dynamic showcase of student academic exploration from across the university allows students to present their research and creative work with peers, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and prospective employers. 

Learn more about the student expo

Interdisciplinary Program for Research and Scholarship (QUIP-RS)

QUIP-RS is a competitive, paid summer program where you’ll dive into full-time research with a faculty mentor, develop scholarly skills and engage in discussion about successes and shortcomings with fellows and mentors.

Learn more about QUIP-RS

NEURON Conference

NEURON, or the Northeast Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience, is an organization that provides an open forum for undergraduates and graduates to discuss their research and enhance collaboration among neuroscience educators.

Learn more about NEURON

The Poll Signature Experience

With facts supported by data, analysis, research and the gold standard methodology of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, students in the Quinnipiac Poll Signature Experience class have a front-row seat into a look at the role that public opinion polls played in an extraordinary presidential race with so many unexpected events.

Learn more about the experience

Fellowships at Quinnipiac

Presidential Public Service Fellows are paid, full-time Quinnipiac student employees working as full-time public servants in local government offices. Students are placed in offices and policy areas according to their interests, prior courses/skills and the needs of the Town. Students assist with public policy research, assist with public relations, and manage community programs that serve people in the community. 

Learn about the 2025 cohort

The Albert Schweitzer Institute hosts Quinnipiac’s Global Engagement Fellowship, a group of faculty and students who work together for community-engaged action to address challenges in food security, immigration, prisoner reintegration and other topics where global awareness can confront local reality and challenge us to act.

Learn more about the Albert Schweitzer Institute

Undergraduate students in the marketing programs who have an interest in marketing/behavioral research and demonstrate the qualities sought for the fellows program are invited to apply for intensive independent research studies for class credit. These students have the opportunity to learn new software tools and work closely with the Faculty Program Director on research and lab administration. Students receive three credits for the class and are encouraged to spend two semesters (six credits) in the program to immerse in a research project.

Learn more about the User Experience and Behavioral Insights Lab

The Albert Schweitzer Institute supports paid internships in environmental sustainability, food security, human rights, global engagement and communications. It also supports one summer intern to participate in a community gardening internship in New Haven through the New Haven Land Trust.

Learn more about the Albert Schweitzer Institute

Students with a strong academic background and an interest in research or fellowship opportunities are encouraged to explore national scholarships and fellowships. These prestigious programs often bolster academic success and offer a rich, impactful academic and professional experience.

Learn more about national opportunities

Learning By Doing

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