Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URF) is committed to supporting the intellectual curiosity, creativity and scholarly development of Simmons students.
Pursue Research at Simmons
Throughout your undergraduate 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 Undergraduate 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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The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships offers a range of programs that support undergraduate academic and professional growth.
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External Fellowships and Scholarships
In the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, we connect students with sources of funding from outside of Simmons.
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