Research programs in Arizona that pay students a stipend or a wage, in each program’s own words: pay, who can apply, citizenship rules and deadlines.
What paid research is
Paid research means you work on a real research project, usually in a lab or with a professor or scientist, and get a stipend, an hourly wage or a project grant for it.
7 programs here mention a mentor or faculty member in their own words. Each card shows what the program asks for.
10 programs here have deadlines between December and February.
Pay comes in different forms: an hourly wage, a set stipend or a grant for your project. When a program says it pays but gives no amount, the card says so.
Some programs limit who can apply by citizenship or immigration status. Each card shows the program’s exact words, or says the page does not state it.
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37 programs
Beckman Scholars Program (University of Arizona)
University of Arizona — Undergraduate Biology Research Program
UniversityNames non-citizens who can apply
Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
In the program’s words
Pay
“The Beckman Scholarship is a prestigious one, providing a total student stipend of $18,200 plus $2,800 for research supplies and travel support over the course of the 15-month experience.”
Who can apply
“Be a freshman, sophomore or junior, at the time of application, graduating in May 2028 or later.”
Citizenship
“Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold DACA recipient status.”
Timing
“Be willing and able to devote two consecutive summers (full-time, in-person for a minimum of 10 weeks) and the intervening academic year (part-time)”
Deadline
“Stage 1 Application due Thursday, December 31st, 2026 at 11:59PM Arizona Time”
Two official statements differ — confirm with the program:
“by the deadline: Friday, March 7th every year at 12:00 P.M. AZ Time.”Source
“Stage 2 Application due Sunday, February 21st, 2027 at 11:59PM Arizona Time”
How to apply
“All Stage 1 and Stage 2 application materials, except for the letter of recommendation, must be submitted to the 2027 BSP Box Folder.”
PHIRE: Place-based Health Informatics Research Education
University of Arizona — College of Engineering / UBRP (NIH National Library of Medicine funded)
Community collegeUniversity
Deadline: Jan 4, 2027
In the program’s words
Pay
“Students will receive a salary of up to $6,000 ($15 per hour) over the course of the summer and fall (30 hours per week during summer and 5 hours per week during fall).”
Two official statements differ — confirm with the program:
“Research stipend up to $5,915 over the course of the summer (or approx. $455 per week for 13 weeks)”Source
“Students will receive a salary of up to $6,000 ($15 per hour)”
Who can apply
“Undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of their degree (bachelor’s or associate degree) by May 2027, and will be enrolled at the University of Arizona in Fall 2027”
Citizenship
“As a federally-sponsored program, PHIRE primarily supports training and education of U.S citizens.”
Timing
“Summer training and research experience: May 18 to August 6, 2027”
Two official statements differ — confirm with the program:
“30 hours per week during summer and 5 hours per week during fall”
“Available to participate in full-time training and research (35 hours per week) during Summer 2027”
Deadline
“Prority deadline: Jan. 4, 2027”
How to apply
“Please contact phire@arizona.edu for any questions you may have.”
University of Arizona — Undergraduate Biology Research Program
UniversityNames non-citizens who can apply
Deadline: Feb 1, 2027
In the program’s words
Pay
“UBRP participants are paid wages provided 50% by UBRP and 50% by their mentors; the anticipated hourly wage for new UBRP students is $15.50/hour for Summer 2027.”
Who can apply
“Be a current degree-seeking University of Arizona undergraduate, enrolled in a minimum of seven credit hours.”
Two official statements differ — confirm with the program:
“Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0+; interest in biological research;”Source
“Be in good academic standing.”
Citizenship
“Be an American citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or in the case of foreign nationals, hold a visa allowing them to work in this country.”
Timing
“Be able to commit to a full-time summer research position on campus in Tucson (35 hours/week for 12 weeks of Summer 2027)”
Deadline
“submit your final application online via Qualtrics between 8:00AM on December 15, 2026 and 11:59PM on February 1, 2027 Arizona Time”
How to apply
“Download a UBRP Application Worksheet and follow the directions on the worksheet to submit your final application online via Qualtrics”
Arizona State University — ASU NASA Space Grant (Arizona Space Grant Consortium)
University
Takes applications once a year
In the program’s words
Pay
“Interns earn a stipend of $1700 per semester ($3400 for the academic year) while gaining valuable research experience in their field.”
Who can apply
“Students must be enrolled full-time to be considered for a Space Grant internship.”
Citizenship
Not stated on the page
Timing
“ASU Space Grant awardees are required to complete a combined 20 unpaid hours of informal education and professional development separate from the research project.”
Deadline
“The application for the 2026-27 academic year internship is now closed. The application for 2027-28 will open Spring 2027.”
How to apply
“Applicants are strongly encouraged to identify a faculty mentor before submitting an application.”
University of Arizona — UROC / Institute of Education Sciences funded
University
Takes applications once a year
In the program’s words
Pay
“Financial package of up to $9,200 in stipend (inc. room and board support noted below) and additionally up to $3,800 in professional development and travel funds”
Who can apply
“Intent to apply to graduate school; be a UA junior or senior; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0+”
Biosphere 2 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
University of Arizona — Biosphere 2 (NSF REU site)
High schoolUniversityNames non-citizens who can apply
Last listed for summer 2026 — check for 2027
Takes applications once a year
In the program’s words
Pay
“Students will receive stipends of $6,000 for the 10-week research internship, food allowance, housing on the Biosphere 2 campus, funding for travel to and from Tucson, AZ”
Who can apply
“High school graduates who have been accepted at an undergraduate institution but who have not yet started their undergraduate study are also eligible to participate.”
Citizenship
“Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to be eligible for NSF/REU grant support.”
Timing
“For 2026, the program runs from June 8th to August 14th.”
Deadline
“Application Deadline: Typically early March”Source
How to apply
“Students can also apply on https://etap.nsf.gov/ website.”
Clouds to the Core (C2C) REU — geosciences for community and tribal college students
University of Arizona — Department of Geosciences (NSF REU)
Community collegeNames non-citizens who can apply
Last listed for summer 2026 — check for 2027
Takes applications once a year
In the program’s words
Pay
“C2C students will have their room and board costs at the UA covered, and, will in addition receive a $600/week stipend over the 8 weeks of the program.”
Who can apply
“Currently enrolled in a two-year Community College or a Tribal College.”
Citizenship
“A US Citizen, US National, or Permanent Resident.”
Deadline
“Application Deadline: Typically early February”Source
Arizona State University — Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
University
Takes applications twice a year
In the program’s words
Pay
“FURI students receive a stipend of $1,500 (less any applicable taxes) for their funded semester(s), which will be disbursed at the end of the semester.”
Who can apply
“All applicants must be full-time undergraduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and in good academic standing to be eligible for FURI.”
Citizenship
Not stated on the page
Timing
“Students are eligible for up to two semesters of funding.”
Deadline
“Proposals are typically due the third Wednesday of every March and October.”
How to apply
“Attend a FURI info session or schedule a research consultation with the FURI program team via email.”
Honors Native American Summer Research Program (HNASRP)
Northern Arizona University — Honors College / Office of Undergraduate Research
University
No deadline on the page
In the program’s words
Pays — amount not published
Two official statements differ — confirm with the program:
“The awards include the cost of tuition, housing, meals, and a research stipend.”Source
“The Researcher award includes the cost of tuition for 3 credits of independent research with a faculty mentor, a single room in the Honors Residential Hall, and a meal plan.”
Who can apply
“All currently enrolled undergraduate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students who identify with Native American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Alaska Native heritage are encouraged to apply”
Citizenship
Not stated on the page
Timing
“The Researchers and Peer Mentor form a living and learning community on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus during the Summer First 5-week Session.”
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Phoenix
High schoolUniversity
Takes applications once a year
In the program’s words
Pays — amount not published
“Two high school students (at the junior or senior level) are accepted into the program each summer. These are paid, full-time, 10-week internships.”
Who can apply
“Be at least 16 years of age by the start of the internship;”
Citizenship
“Be eligible to work in the United States;*”
Timing
“Two undergraduate students are selected for part-time positions throughout each academic year. These are paid positions with varying hours, dependent on the lab.”
Deadline
“Applications for the summer 2027 will open in December.”
How to apply
“TGen faculty select candidates to be considered for the Ivy Neurological Sciences Internship Program from the Helios Scholars at TGen applicant pool, or through this application program.”
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) sites — how to find one
Arizona State University — Office of National Scholarships Advisement (NSF program)
Community collegeUniversityNames non-citizens who can apply
No deadline on the page
In the program’s words
Pay
“Students participating in REU sites are generally provided with a modest stipend ($4,000–$6,000 for 10 weeks of work), housing, transportation to and from the site, and often arrangements for food.”
Who can apply
“Must be an undergraduate student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree; transfer students may also apply.”
Citizenship
“Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident of the United States.”
Deadline
Not stated on the page
How to apply
“Students apply directly to REU Sites (not to NSF directly.)”
School of Life Sciences Undergraduate Research (SOLUR) — Scholar and Fellow levels
Arizona State University — School of Life Sciences
University
Takes applications once a year
In the program’s words
Pays — amount not published
“As a paid SOLUR Scholar, you will work with a faculty mentor to:”
Who can apply
“All current undergraduate SOLS majors qualify, including those transferring from community colleges who have two to three semesters of entry-level experience (SOLUR program, other lab or fieldwork).”
Two official statements differ — confirm with the program:
“At least one year or more of research experience. Fellows generally have at least four semesters.”
“SOLUR Fellow: School of Life Sciences undergraduates with at least two years of research experience and high levels of diligence and commitment.”
Citizenship
Not stated on the page
Timing
“SOLUR Scholar: School of Life Sciences undergraduates who have two semesters or more of research experience. These students are eligible to receive funding for one academic year (funding limits subject to change).”
Deadline
“Each year, applications open the first week of February and close in late March or early April.”
How to apply
“We accept applications only once each year — in the early spring.”
“Enrolled in 9 units or more as an undergraduate student for the duration of the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semester at an Arizona Space Grant affiliated school.”
Citizenship
“Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Naturalized Citizen per NASA (federal) funding requirements.”
Arizona State University — Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
UniversityNames non-citizens who can apply
Takes applications once a year
In the program’s words
Pay
“Eligible U.S. citizens, permanent residents, ASU-sponsored F-1/J-1 visa students and international applicants receive a $5,000 stipend and on-campus housing.”
Who can apply
“Students between the junior and senior years of their undergraduate degree and those currently pursuing master’s degrees who are considering pursuing a doctorate will be given highest priority.”
Citizenship
“Eligible U.S. citizens, permanent residents, ASU-sponsored F-1/J-1 visa students and international applicants receive a $5,000 stipend and on-campus housing.”
Timing
“The program dates for SURI 2027 are 05/17/2027 to 07/15/2027.”
Deadline
“Applications for SURI 2027 dates to be announced”
University of Arizona NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Internship
Arizona Space Grant Consortium — University of Arizona
University
Takes applications once a year
In the program’s words
Pay
“Interns are paid $16.50 per hour for the academic year 2026-27, thus award totals vary depending on how many hours the intern commits to the program.”
Who can apply
“Undergraduate Sophomore, Junior, or Senior academic standing at the start of the award year.”
Citizenship
“Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Naturalized Citizen per NASA (federal) funding requirements.”
Timing
“The internship is for one academic year and runs from the first week of September to the first week of May.”
Deadline
“March 27 - May 22: Intern applications are submitted.”
How to apply
“Prior research experience is not required, nor is it required to have a mentor at the time of application.”