Research Opportunities
and Internships

There are a number of opportunities available to students who wish to gain experiences working in their field of interest. Check this page often for announcements about job openings and internships at WSU.

Campus and U.S. Research and Internship Opportunities

Join the Shen Lab – Research Assistant Positions

Interested in microbiome research—the study of the bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that live on and in our bodies? Dr. Zeyang Shen in the School of Molecular Biosciences is looking for motivated undergraduate students to join the lab and gain hands-on wet lab research experience!
Our lab studies how these microbial communities, particularly those living on the skin and in the gut, contribute to eczema and other inflammatory diseases, using molecular, genomic, and computational approaches.

Who We’re Looking For

• Students interested in microbiology, molecular biology, genomics, or related fields
• Prior wet lab experience is helpful but not required; curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to learn are most important
• Eager, responsible, detail-oriented, and team-oriented students who are excited about research

What You’ll Do

• Process microbiome samples, including skin, stool, and other biological specimens
• Perform DNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, and related molecular biology techniques
• Assist with sequencing library preparation and microbiome experiments
• Maintain accurate experimental records and help organize samples and laboratory materials
• Contribute to ongoing research projects, with opportunities to develop greater independence over time

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on training in microbiome and molecular biology research
• Experience with DNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, sequencing workflows, and other laboratory techniques
• Skills in experimental design, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and scientific communication
• Opportunities to contribute to research projects and potentially develop an independent project

Apply Now
Send your CV and a brief letter of interest to zeyang.shen@wsu.edu.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Are you a senior and thinking about going to graduate school. The new solicitation for the NSF GRFP has been released, and the VCEA will be offering a short workshop series in September to assist students with developing their applications.

For more information contact Christy McCloy, christina.mccloy@wsu.edu

CBBR Research Assistant Recruitment for Fall 2026 is OPEN

Apply Here

Are you interested in becoming a research assistant (RA) at the Center for Behavioral Business Research(CBBR) in the Marketing Department at Washington State University?  Dr. Pavan Munaganti, Director of the CBBR, is looking for motivated undergraduates to work with faculty and graduate students.

Research Assistant Description

RAs help with the collection of data, building materials and experiments for future studies, and assisting the lab director, graduate students, and faculty with other lab tasks.

Working in our lab is a great opportunity for any student planning to apply for graduate school. We are looking for students who will be dedicated to the lab, are eager to learn, and are excited about our research. We need motivated people who work well in groups and individually.

Please complete the application at:

You can contact us at: cb.cbbr@wsu.edu

Note 1: This is a volunteer position.

Note 2: Please complete the application in its entirety. (If a question does not apply to you, type N/A instead of leaving it blank.)

Unique Publishing Opportunity for Undergraduate Authors and Artists!

Are you an aspiring author or artist? Do you dream of one day seeing your work in publication? Now is your chance: introducing The Cypress Review, the literary journal run by the Fusion Literary Review through the Ogden Honors College at Louisiana State University.

We publish the work of emerging and established undergraduate writers, with each issue including original works of fiction, poetry, screenwriting and playwriting, creative nonfiction, short-form literary analysis and review, and visual art. As a journal, we are committed to publishing underrepresented voices and seek to showcase writers as diverse as their stories. See below for a summary of our guidelines:

Poetry: We publish poetry of any style and format, from rigidly structured to free-flowing. You may submit up to seven pages of poems; each poem must begin on a new page.

Fiction: We publish fiction of every genre, length, and style! Please submit no more than three pieces that do not exceed a combined total of 6,000 words.

Creative Nonfiction: Similar to our fiction guidelines, we accept creative nonfiction across a variety of genres and styles! Please submit no more than three pieces that do not exceed a combined total of 6,000 words.

Screenwriting: Calling all screenwriters! We welcome screenwriting submissions of any genre. Scripts can be a maximum of 15 pages; please submit as a PDF with industry-standard formatting (e.g. typed in Courier New). There is no maximum to the number of scripts you can submit.

Playwriting: We eagerly welcome playwriting submissions of any genre. Scripts can be a maximum of 15 pages; please submit as a PDF with industry-standard formatting. There is no maximum to the number of plays you can submit.

Review: We publish any review and analytical writing that doesn’t quite fit into the academic mainstream! Please submit a maximum of two pieces that do not exceed a combined total of 3,000 words. Submissions should be in MLA formatting and include a Works Cited; your Works Cited does not count toward your total word count.

Visual Art: We publish all forms and styles of visual art. Please submit as JPGs/JPEGs or PNGs; the pixel minimum for visual art submissions is 1535 x 1024, but higher quality is preferred.

Interested in submitting your work to The Cypress Review? Check out our Submissions page for more detailed information on submission types, guidelines, and formatting. Pieces are to be submitted through our submissions portal on our website. The current submission deadline is September 28th, 2026.

Abroad Research and Internship Opportunities

Language Intensives Through American Councils

American Councils is pleased to announce that applications for Spring 2027 are now open.

In addition to their renowned language intensives, American Councils is now offering programs that include coursework in English and academic credit in different fields from Bryn Mawr College. Generous scholarships are available from American Councils and can be combined with other sources of financial aid to help cover program costs.

Please share this information with any interested colleagues or students.
Applications for the following programs are due October 15, 2026.

Language Intensives

For more information, please visit

or feel free to contact Max Shelton at mshelton@americancouncils.org

Gilman International Scholarships – Application Open!

Deadline: 10/1/2026 (for programs that start between 12/1/26 and 10/31/27); 2/25/2027 (for programs that start between 5/1/27 and 4/30/28)

For a semester, summer, or academic year of study abroad worldwide, for undergraduates with financial need. FRESHMAN through SENIORS may apply.

Awards are for up to $5,000, with the amount varying depending on the length of study and student need.

Gilman Scholars studying certain languages may also apply for an additional Critical Need Language Supplement of up to $3,000.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, must be Pell Grant recipients, and must be applying to or accepted by a study abroad program of at least 4 weeks in length for which the University will award academic credit.

The scholarship carries a small service commitment. Over 2,300 Gilman Scholarships are awarded nationwide. https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/