Finding a Research Lab

How Do I Find a Lab to Join?

There are several places you can check for lab research opportunities! Here are a few to get you started...

• The UGO's Departmental Research Opportunities list - Each semester, we put out a list of labs that are actively seeking undergraduates for research assistant positions.
• The UGO's External Research Opportunities list - Opportunities for undergraduate research sponsored by faculty outside of the Psychology Department at Harvard.
• The UGO's Summer Opportunities - Updated in December/January with opportunities for the following summer. Check back often for updates!
• Faculty Lab Websites - Each Psychology faculty member has a lab website that describes the research program of the lab and provides contact information. If you find a lab you’re interested in, contact the faculty member or lab manager to see if there are any open opportunities for undergraduates!
• Board of Honors Tutors - This is a list of researchers in psychology and related disciplines from the broader Harvard community who may be interested in supervising undergraduate research assistants.

For a discussion of helpful issues to consider when joining a lab and matching with a faculty mentor, check out this Neuron article on How to Pick a Graduate Advisor (the tips are equally helpful for undergraduates).

You can also check out our handout How to Join a Lab!