Student Research Opportunities - Northeastern Engineering Research

Student Research Opportunities

Graduate Research

The College of Engineering offers hundreds of paid research assistantships to graduate students each year.  Learn more about the opportunities for assistantships and fellowships.

Undergraduate Research

In addition to the various opportunities provided by the cooperative education program, the College of Engineering offers undergraduate students many ways to explore the ideas that interest them the most.  Participating in undergraduate research allows students to enhance their learning experiences while still in school. Using the skills they develop, students will be more successful in their classes as well as prepare them for advanced degree or professional employment.  Students can conduct their own individual research projects, work with a faculty member, or be part of a group project.

Before you begin, you will likely need:

• Formal resume - Resume writing support
• Letters of recommendation from academic faculty/professors - template for recommendations

Funding for student research

• Financial compensation may come from work-study funding for part- or full-time positions, or grant funding for any position.
• University-supported undergraduate research is through the Office of the Provost. The Northeastern University research website offers research guides, funding opportunities, and the latest news in NU research. Students who wish to be considered should first discuss possible topics with their faculty sponsor, and then start the application process for Provost Research Award (REU) funding. Note: The Provost Research Award funds CANNOT be used for student stipends. ALL funds must be directly applied to support research.

How to find research opportunities

• within the College of Engineering:
  • Check with individual professors in areas of interest via email or in person to find out who might need assistance (use search box on this site or look at departmental sites).
  • Check with COE Research Centers (some Centers are also NSF REU sites)
  • Examine the REU Program Presentations
• at Northeastern: Visit the Undergraduate Research page to learn about applying for research opportunities and funded projects
• at other Colleges and Universities:
  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) sites
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS) HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
  • National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
  • WebGURU site
  • Other opportunities are posted here and here.

Graduate Research Contact Information

Sara Wadia-Fascetti
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
130 Snell Engineering Center
College of Engineering
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617-373-2711 (P)
617-373-2501 (F)
Email: engineering.research@neu.edu

Undergraduate Research Contact Information

Richard Harris
Asst. Dean of Academic Scholarship, Mentoring and Outreach
Director, NUPRIME (Northeastern University Program In Multicultural Engineering)
220 Snell Engineering Center
College of Engineering
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617-373-5904 (P)
617-373-8504 (F)
Email: ri.harris@neu.edu