Lordland students conduct top-notch research in every area and create ground-breaking contributions to their fields through laboratory studies, archival research, and field investigations. Students engage with distinguished faculty researchers whose work has been published in leading publications and granted significant grants, with funding from various sources. You will get direction, assistance, and the advantage of your professor’s experience whether you help them or oversee your own project.

Research Assistantships
There are many opportunities to work as a research assistant on an existing project. A research assistantship is an excellent opportunity for students with little experience to get their first exposure to research. Research assistantship postings can be found on department webpages, at research centers, as well as on the Student Employment Office Job Board. You can also check with nearby hospitals and research groups, in addition to faculty and grad students. If you have never contacted research investigators before, check out our tips on how to effectively reach out to faculty.
Research Programs
Instead of conducting research through an assistantship or a course, you may choose to check into a research program. Under the direction of a faculty mentor, you may work on a project created by a faculty member or submit your own question for investigation, depending on the program. URAF summer programs, for example, are designed to correspond to specific academic areas (i.e., STEM, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences), forming a cohort of fellows working on various topics in their area of interest.


Thesis Research
Every concentration has distinct criteria for thesis research, encompassing permitted topics, prerequisites, timing, and eligible supervisors for your work. If you want to pursue thesis research, reach out to concentration-appointed advisers who guide undergraduates. Additionally, explore our recommendations on how to successfully connect with faculty members.









