Research

Become immersed in faculty-led research while gaining professional hands-on experience on a topic that aligns with your academic interests. Experiences are available to work full-time/full-semester with RPI faculty, at other U.S. institutions, or internationally. Opportunities are also available at Albany Medical School, Mount Sinai, and more for pre-health students looking for medical research experience.

Options

  • Research at a lab or medical facility (domestic or international)
  • Research at another institution (domestic or international)
  • Research opportunities with Rensselaer faculty

Requirements

Arch research opportunities are available in all three academic terms (Summer, Fall, and Spring) and can be for pay, for credit, or volunteer if the research experience is with a non-profit or government agency. 

Search for an Opportunity

Research at RPI: Connect with RPI faculty directly to learn about opportunities.

Guidelines for Research w/RPI Faculty during Arch Away Semester

  • Students are permitted to work either in-person or remotely during the Arch away semester. (Note: Remote work requires Payroll approval)
  • Students can work up to a full-time schedule (i.e., up to 40hrs). The work schedule is determined based on project needs and funding constraints.
  • Students must satisfactorily complete a mandatory LMS course during their semester-away experience. 

Process to Register ILE Research 

Securing Research Opportunities with RPI Faculty

  • Log into sis.rpi.edu to record your Away Semester plan.
  • Go to Handshake to upload your offer letter and resume and to answer a few questions about your experience (Handshake > Career Center > Experiences > Request an Experience)
  • CCPD will verify and approve the plan and send approval to the student's email.
  • A letter of support from faculty (offer letter)--verifying the research opportunity (on institution letterhead is required).

Faculty Offer/Support Letter

  • Length of assignment (maximum of 40 hours per week) and rate of pay (NYS minimum wage is the base; the rate can be higher based on available funding); summarize scope of research, or if the experience is volunteer
  • Agreement of assignment/project modality (remote or in person)
  • Expressed support for the student to submit all LMS assignments, including final research project report.
  • Written on RPI letterhead, with faculty signature
  • Templates are HERE 

Specific Questions??? Contact CCPD@rpi.edu

Office Contact for Questions and Guidance

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