Research opportunities

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Hands-on research, here and now

Participating in research allows you to gain knowledge and experience in a specific area of interest to you and allows you to build a diverse professional network of faculty and other student researchers. Research experience can help you choose a career path, add project experience to your resume and prepare you to apply for grants and internships. You may have the opportunity to author journal articles and present your research findings at conferences, which helps to prepare you for a career in research or academia.

Want to better understand how research connects to your long-term career goals? View this presentation on how research experience enhances professional development and career readiness.

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Undergraduate Research Initiatives Program

With the College of Health Solutions Undergraduate Research Initiatives Program, you have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research alongside expert faculty. Whether you're exploring biomedical science, data analytics or behavioral research, this program will equip you with valuable skills, mentorship and practical experience while also obtaining academic credit.

This is a year-long research experience, and new cohorts begin each fall at the start of the academic semester. This program is open to undergraduate students in the College of Health Solutions. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

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Translational Teams

Complex health challenges require inquisitive minds with innovative ideas, and the best solutions come from teams with diverse backgrounds, skillsets and perspectives. Our translational teams are made up of researchers, clinicians, community partners, government leaders, industry innovators and students who are eager to translate research into action. Teams are focused on deeply understanding a health challenge, developing a solution and following the solution through to its outcome. The result is the development of practical solutions that improve people’s daily lives and the overall health of our communities.

Follow these steps to apply

Log in to the MyCHS Opportunities Database.
Navigate to the opportunity search page.
Under “Type,” select or filter by “Translational Teams.”
Review the available Translational Team opportunities.
Click on each opportunity to:
- Learn more about the project.
- Review eligibility requirements.
- Follow the specific application instructions listed.

Contact [email protected] for application questions.

Find a faculty research advisor

Register for course credit

Explore research options

Showcase your research. Share your impact.

The College of Health Solutions provides opportunities each semester for undergraduate and graduate students to present their innovative research. These events provide an opportunity to present academic research, connect with faculty and peers, and receive recognition for experiences that can be highlighted on your resume when applying for internships, jobs or graduate school.

Students are encouraged to use one of these approved research poster templates when participating in these events.

Fall Semester

Innovation Week Student Showcase
Occurs in early December on the Polytechnic campus

Spring Semester

Student Research Symposium
Oral presentation and poster presentation options Occurs the last Friday of the spring semester on the Downtown Phoenix campus

Contact [email protected] with any questions about these events.