Prospective Students

Why Research?

Research is an enhancement to your education and the College acknowledges your hard work. Students can earn credits towards their programs and may receive funding for their research.

Learn more at the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Undergrad Research
Over50%of Grainger Students Participate in Research ~2026 Stat

Student Testimonials

Science in a lab setting and science in a classroom setting are two entirely different experiences…Participating in research has strongly encouraged me to pursue a PhD. There is so much left to learn, and I really look up to my mentors. I hope to pursue a career similar to theirs.

Diti Nainwal

(‘28), Physics Major, and DaRin Butz Foundation Research Scholar

Participating in different research environments allowed me to see what I am most interested in pursuing in my future career. I’ve learned what type of environment works for me to feel happy and successful. Through my work at Mayo Clinic, I’ve realized that I enjoy working in a wet lab, and the projects in the lab reinforced my interest in pursuing research for therapeutics and personalized medicine for neuropsychiatric disorders.

Cindy Chen

(‘27), Neural Engineering Major, and URSA President

I think being able to face rejection is a good thing, being able to understand that things are not always going to align will help push you in different areas and explore different things

Gerarldo Paramo

(Class of 2026) Bioengineering Major, and Former President of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Engineering Undergraduate Research
Email: engineering@illinois.edu
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