Experiences

Research opportunities help you explore subjects that fascinate you while building skills for graduate school or research careers. Browse on-campus and external research experiences below.

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SURE-IPro Summer Research Program 2026

SURE-IPro 2026: International Summer Research Experience

Join Illinois Tech’s international research program for undergraduate students in engineering, technology, and science.

Argonne National Laboratory SULI Program

Argonne National Laboratory SULI Program

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship: Hands-on research experience at a world-class national laboratory

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Microsoft Research Undergraduate Internship Program

Microsoft Research Undergraduate Internship Program

12-week summer research internship at one of the world’s leading technology research centers

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NSF SpectrumX REU+ Program

NSF SpectrumX REU+ Program

National Science Foundation research program focusing on spectrum technologies and wireless communications

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NASA OSTEM Internship Programs

NASA OSTEM Internship Programs

NASA OSTEM Internship Programs

Work alongside NASA scientists and engineers on cutting-edge space science and technology projects

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NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

NSF REU Sites Nationwide

National Science Foundation-funded research opportunities at universities across the United States

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NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

11 weeks of hands-on laboratory experience at the nation’s measurement science leader

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Prestigious 3-year fellowship supporting outstanding graduate students in STEM fields

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Brookhaven National Laboratory Programs

Brookhaven National Laboratory Research Programs

350+ student opportunities annually at Long Island’s premier research facility

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