Connect with student researchers
Engage student talent to advance your research
Mentor motivated undergraduate and graduate researchers while gaining fresh insights and energy for your lab projects. ASU Engineering programs connect faculty with skilled students eager to contribute to meaningful, hands-on research.
Connect with undergraduate researchers
Partner with motivated undergraduates through the Fulton Schools’ structured research programs.
Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative (FURI)
Collaborate with students conducting independent research and innovation projects under your mentorship.
Barrett Honors College thesis program
Mentor Barrett Honors students as they complete their honors theses and apply for research funding.
Connect with graduate researchers
Graduate students bring advanced expertise and long-term project potential to your lab.
MORE (Master’s Opportunity for Research in Engineering)
Support master’s-level students through the MORE program, designed to expand graduate research engagement.
Summer Research Internships (SURI)
Host visiting graduate students and advanced undergraduates for intensive summer research experiences.
Funding and research support
- Explore fellowships and funding options that support both student researchers and faculty mentors.
- Learn about eligibility and compliance for international students conducting research through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT).
- ASU’s limited submissions program provides recurring and internal funding opportunities, including the Dean’s Fellowship, Women and Philanthropy awards and seed grants.
Become a Student Research Mentor
Guiding student researchers is an opportunity to expand your lab’s capacity and make a lasting impact on ASU’s next generation of engineers. Mentors help students apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, strengthen professional skills and pursue innovative research experiences.
Faculty mentors benefit from:
- Opportunities to identify future graduate researchers or lab staff.
- Support from the Fulton Schools research programs team.
- Dedicated student assistance on existing or emerging projects.