Research Opportunities

The university keeps a lot of information on this great page.

One of the most common opportunities is called an Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF). Boston College established the Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program to enhance the academic experience of undergraduates by cultivating their research skills and fostering mentor relationships between undergraduates and faculty. The Program provides funds to faculty to pay for a student’s research assistance with a faculty member’s research project. Students ordinarily do not receive academic credit for work done under an Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Funding requests must come from the faculty member whose research project the student will assist.If you liked a class and did well in it, ask the professor if they have an upcoming URF position! Even if they don't, they may know another faculty member who does.

The Sociology Department website lists our areas of research.

Professors have to apply for funding for an Undergraduate Research Fellow a semester in advance. So if you want summer work, contact a professor before March. If you want fall work, contact a professor before July.

Be aware of deadlines: Start early!Professors have to apply for funding for an Undergraduate Research Fellow a semester in advance. So if you want summer work, contact a professor before March. If you want fall work, contact a professor before July.