Motivated undergraduates can work in the lab either for credit or through established programs. Prof. Boettcher is also happy to pay undergraduate researchers on an hourly basis after they demonstrate the ability to contribute significantly to a research project.
To be considered send (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) an unofficial transcript to swb@uoregon.edu.
If you are working on a volunteer basis you need to fill out this form.
You should also read this excellent Guide to Mentoring Undergraduates.
If you are a UO undergraduate, you should consider applying to the following programs for research funding:
https://research.uoregon.edu/apply/apply-internal-funding/purs
https://research.uoregon.edu/apply/apply-internal-funding/vpri-fellowship
https://cure.uoregon.edu/award-funding/
Undergraduate Research Fellowships at UO
Undergraduates from other Universities should consider applying to the Undergraduate research programs at the University of Oregon:
Undergraduates may also consider research internships at outside universities. Some excellent opportunities (among many others) are listed here:
SURF – Caltech – Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program
CCMR REU Program – Cornell Center for Materials Research REU program