Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Join an existing research project with one of our research staff members as a UROP! You may also propose a research project you have developed from work done in a D-Lab class or on a D-Lab fieldwork trip. See below for current listings!
Compensation for UROPs
- MIT students may receive pay or credit, or volunteer
- Non-MIT students may receive credit or volunteer
Find an MIT D-Lab UROP position
Visit the MIT ELx website to find both UROPs (and Experiential Learning Opportunities). Search "D-Lab."
Summer 2025 - APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 2
Advancing Water Treatment Systems for Sustainable Aquaculture
Main Objective of this UROP: Keo Fish Farms is partnering with MIT D-Lab to improve water filtration techniques for aquaculture operations. This collaboration aims to develop practical, cost-effective, and scalable filtration solutions that enhance water quality, reduce waste, and promote sustainability in fish farming.
The project will focus on optimizing water filtration processes, particularly in the removal of iron and organic matter from aquaculture systems without the use of chemicals. The research will explore innovative filtration methods, material selection, and system design tailored to Keo Fish Farms’ unique environmental and operational conditions. Read more and apply by April 2
Mapping of innovation opportunities to address global poverty challenges in strategic sectors
Main Objective of this UROP: Identify innovation opportunities in energy, agriculture, food security, health, water testing, and/or other strategic topics
Through this research, the UROP will identify challenges in the fields of off-grid energy, agriculture, food security, health, water testing, and/or other strategic topics of interest in development and humanitarian contexts (especially in the countries where D-Lab works); document existing solutions; and identify technology development and innovation opportunities. This research will help D-Lab identify new areas of research that are aligned with its strategic priorities. Read more and apply by April 2
Eligibility
- MIT Students
All registered MIT undergraduates in good academic standing, including transfer students. - Wellesley College Students
Cross-registered Wellesley undergraduates participating through the MIT-Wellesley Exchange Program (credit only). - Students participating in an official MIT Undergraduate Exchange
During their semester(s) of study at MIT.
More information
Subscribe to D-Lab UROP listserv
Contact
Nancy Adams, MIT D-Lab Communications Officer