{"id":34684,"date":"2026-06-01T12:21:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/?page_id=34684"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:26:08","slug":"undergraduate-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/programs\/undergraduate-education\/undergraduate-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Explore Undergraduate Research That Makes a Real Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right\">\u201cThe journey into research was just as impactful as the experience itself\u2014it taught me resilience and how to grow.\u201d\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>Undergraduates play a meaningful role in research across the School of Pharmacy. Whether you\u2019re drawn to lab science, data analysis, health outcomes, or drug development, research helps you build analytical skills, gain hands\u2011on experience, and prepare for graduate school or professional programs.<\/p>\n<p>You can get involved in projects across three dynamic departments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/department-of-medicinal-chemistry\/\">Department of Medicinal Chemistry<\/a>\u2013 drug design, molecular mechanisms<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/department-of-pharmaceutics\/\">Department of Pharmaceutics<\/a>\u2013 drug delivery, drug disposition<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/department-of-pharmacy\/\">Department of Pharmacy<\/a>, which includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/choice\/\">Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute<\/a>\u2013 professional practice, health outcomes, policy, and economics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Get Started in Undergraduate Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most students find or create research opportunities by reaching out to faculty or by applying to structured programs. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/undergradresearch\/how-to-get-started\/\">Office of Undergraduate Research<\/a>offers a broad overview of how to get involved in research and maintains a searchable database where you can explore active research openings across campus. Here is some guidance for opportunities in the School of Pharmacy:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>1. Explore Your Research Interest<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Think about what topics excite you in your major or coursework? Do you want a lab\u2011based, computational, or policy\u2011focused project? Which department in the School aligns best? You can browse faculty pages or previous student projects to identify potential mentors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>2. Connect with Faculty<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>When reaching out to a faculty member:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Include your background, major, and interests.<\/li>\n<li>Share why their work interests you.<\/li>\n<li>Describe whether you have a specific project idea or want to join a current lab project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Faculty are not required to take on undergraduates and will do so only if they have the time and capacity to mentor effectively. Graduate students may help train or mentor you day\u2011to\u2011day, but only faculty can assign academic credit if that is what you are seeking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>3. Understand Eligibility and Expectations<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Before registering for MEDCH, PCEUT, or PHARM 499:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must have permission from the instructor.<\/li>\n<li>You should be prepared to contribute to research ideation, development, and problem\u2011solving.<\/li>\n<li>Additional requirements will depend on the faculty member, lab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>4. Time Commitment and Credit<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>Courses are <strong>variable credit<\/strong>, typically <strong>1\u20136 credits<\/strong> per quarter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 credit = 3 hours\/week of research<\/strong> (minimum).<\/li>\n<li>Most students take <strong>1\u20135 credits<\/strong> depending on their schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Courses are generally <strong>Credit\/No Credit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>5. Create a Learning Contract<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>A learning contract might be required and is recommended before you can register.<br \/>\nYour contract should include at minimum:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project topic and why it interests you<\/li>\n<li>Academic goals the experience supports<\/li>\n<li>Work plan and expected weekly commitment<\/li>\n<li>Final deliverable (e.g., report, presentation, dataset) and due date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both you and your faculty mentor sign the contract (email agreement is fine).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Register for Research Credits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once your plan is approved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Request a faculty code from your faculty mentor or the undergraduate adviser.<\/li>\n<li>Register for the number of credits agreed upon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember: you are responsible for keeping copies of your learning contract until credit appears on your transcript.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>6. 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