Research and Fellowships

The Office of Research and Fellowships is committed to supporting the intellectual curiosity, creativity and scholarly development of Simmons students.

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Pursue Research at Simmons

Throughout your career at Simmons, you will have numerous opportunities to explore scholarly and creative passions, participate in paid, hands-on research experiences, present at national and international conferences, receive mentorship from faculty, pursue global experiences, and connect with community leaders, organizations, hospitals, and world-renowned research laboratories in the Boston area and beyond.

The Office of Research and Fellowships works closely with students to locate research and funding opportunities, fellowships, and faculty mentors to advance their major, academic and career goals.

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Research Funding at Simmons and Beyond

In the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, we connect students with sources of funding from both inside and outside of Simmons.

National and Global Fellowships

Student Research in the News

The 8 SURPASs scholars for 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 SURPASs Scholars

Eight undergraduate scholars from disciplines across Simmons have been selected to join the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs). SURPASs students receive the necessary funding and mentorship to execute an independent research project of their own design.


Computer science researchers Maleehah Africawala '25, Megan McNamara '25, Professor Nanette Veilleux, Fayza Beshir '25, and Emily Douglas '25 worked together for a Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship.

Computer Science Researchers Develop Humanitarian Software

As part of Simmons’ Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship program, computer science majors Maleehah Africawala ’25, Fayza Beshir ’25, Emily Douglas ’25, and Megan McNamara ’25 worked under the supervision of Professor Nanette Veilleux to develop humanitarian software for Simmons’ REEF Support Center.


Sage Loyema Innerarity ’25MS

Centering Native Stories and Decolonizing Archives

Sage Loyema Innerarity ’25MS, Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California, reflects on her time as a Simmons graduate student — living in Boston, finding community, and taking advantage of professional development opportunities.


Mariana Rodríguez Rivera ’25

Cultivating Diverse Perspectives, in Boston and Abroad

Mariana Rodríguez Rivera ’25 shares her experience with the Passionate Leaders Project, her study abroad experience, and how Simmons has prepared her for a career in accounting.


Alicia Guzman ’25

Honing Hands-on Editing and Interdisciplinary Journalism

Alicia Guzman ’25 reflects on the supportive faculty members she found at Simmons, her favorite courses, the research projects she conducted, and how she became inspired to pursue a media studies degree in graduate school.


April Beatty ’25MPP

Protecting Workers and Finding Community at Simmons

Master's degree student April Beatty ’25MPP discusses her research, internship experience, finding community at Simmons, and the best thing about attending graduate school in Boston.


Angie O’Connor ’25

Sexual Health Research, Travel, and Community Involvement

Angie O'Connor ’25, a first-generation college student, reflects on her four years at Simmons — doing research, studying abroad, and being involved with several affinity organizations.


Sophie Salas ’25

Valuing Hands-on STEM Training and the Latinx Community

First-generation college student Sophie Salas ’25 reflects on finding community at Simmons and taking advantage of opportunities to make an impact, both in her community and academic work.


Office of Research and Fellowships

The Office of Research and Fellowships is committed to supporting the intellectual curiosity, creativity and scholarly development of Simmons students.

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Nakeisha Cody

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Director of Operations, Student Engagement, Success, and Diversity