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GET INVOLVED · 𖥔 ˖

Find Your Place in O.R.B.I.T.

You do not need to begin at the same place as everyone else. Start with the community, apply to the Academy, or help guide students as a mentor or project lead.

THREE WAYS TO BEGIN

Pick the path that feels like yours. ✧

Each code opens the real O.R.B.I.T. application. Scan it from your phone, or click the code or form link to begin right away.

O.R.B.I.T. COMMUNITY

Start with curiosity.

Find your people through research events, faculty conversations, journal club, and a community open to every major and experience level.

Scannable QR code for UCONN O.R.B.I.T. | Interest Form

UCONN O.R.B.I.T. | Interest Form

Open the Community Interest Form

O.R.B.I.T. ACADEMY

Learn how research works.

Apply for structured research-foundation and methodology training designed to help you become a more thoughtful, capable researcher.

Scannable QR code for UCONN O.R.B.I.T. | Academy Application

UCONN O.R.B.I.T. | Academy Application

Open the Academy Application

MENTORS & PROJECT LEADS

Help someone find their way.

Faculty, graduate researchers, experienced students, project leads, and research mentors can apply through one shared interest form.

Scannable QR code for UCONN O.R.B.I.T. | Research Leadership

UCONN O.R.B.I.T. | Research Leadership

Open the Mentor & Project Lead Application

THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO CONTRIBUTE

Already know where you want to help?

Explore Research Opportunities

Search the live opportunity database for research internships, laboratories, fellowships, conferences, and verified scholarly opportunities.

Explore O.R.B.I.T. Access →

Support Undergraduate Research

Learn about the developing O.R.B.I.T. Research Grants initiative and future support for undergraduate scholarship.

Explore Research Grants →

THE STUDENT PATHWAY

Community→Academy→Research Fellow Eligibility→Team Placement When Appropriate→Potential Future Project Leadership

No separate Research Fellow application is required. Eligibility and placement depend on demonstrated preparation, project availability, team needs, and mentor capacity.