WE SEEK
No matter your chosen course of study, the desire to seek new knowledge and ways of thinking is foundational to making the most of your time at Franke Honors. Luckily, we have many unique ways for you to get involved with research and creative inquiry early in your undergraduate career, and, just as importantly, fund those projects.
W. A. Franke Honors College students have unique opportunities throughout their undergraduate career to engage in faculty-mentored research, including creative projects.
Check out options below for more information on honors-specific research opportunities. Interested in earning honors units for directed research, internships, and independent study outside of Franke Honors? You totally can! Talk to your academic advisor to find out how.
Quest Project
Your Quest Project is an opportunity to conduct a self-directed research experience in collaboration with a faculty member and present the results of your work.
Exploratory Mini Grant (EMG)
Embarking on a Quest, working on your Honors Thesis, or just have a cool project in mind? Apply for an Exploratory Mini Grant.
Honors Thesis
Required for graduation with Honors, the Honors Thesis can take many forms. Make the most of this experience and plan ahead.
Fund Your Research
One advantage to being a Franke Honors student is that you have access to many unique scholarships and grants designed to support student research.
Opportunities Across Campus
Find research, internship, fellowship, and even job opportunities across the UA campus that are open right now to Franke Honors students.
Research Resources
Learn more about working with human subjects, Honors Thesis-specific funding, and get connected to resources at the University.
Learn About Research at Franke Honors
Pinnacle is a special event hosted by the W.A. Franke Honors College that highlights incredible Franke Honors student research, including the Honors Thesis work of our Franke Honors graduating seniors and the work of Quest participants.
Pinnacle 2026 will take place on April 22 in Bear Down Gym.
Questions about research?
Attend an upcoming Research Info Session/Workshop or, if you are unable to attend, you can find the workshop resources here.
Contact Tori Nardinelli, Assistant Director of Research, Creative Expression, and Professional Initiatives
Interested in becoming a Faculty Mentor?
Fill out this form to be added to our list of Franke Honors faculty mentors.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA AT A GLANCE
- Top 25 public research university, according to the National Science Foundation.
- $687M total research expenditures.
- No. 5 in NASA funding among all universities.
- Member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, 62 leading public and private research universities in the U.S. and Canada.