Research & Fellowships

Resources for Research Opportunities

As a Pitzer student, you a number of resources to help you secure and participate in research opportunities both on- and off-campus.  

In addition to the resources listed this page, we strongly encourage you to to discuss your research interests with faculty members and advisers who can direct you to field-specific opportunities.

Student Research Opportunities

Student Research Opportunities and Funding is available through the Pitzer College Dean of Faculty Office. 

• Faculty-Student Summer Research: Pitzer students receive a stipend to undertake a research assistantship with a Pitzer Faculty member during the summer
• Katie Lawson Endowed Memorial Award: Helps Pitzer Students, particularly psychology majors, to pursue their social work or community service objectives
• Research and Awards: provides support to student research projects that are undertaken in connection with an Independent Study or Senior Thesis
• Conference Travel: Pitzer students who are presenting at an academic conference in collaboration with Pitzer faculty can receive funding to help cover costs.

Contact dofbudgets@pitzer.edu for more information on these awards and funding sources. 

Department of Natural Sciences Summer Research Program

The Department of Natural Sciences offers an extensive summer research program, in which students receive a paid fellowship to work with faculty throughout the department. It’s important to complete applications early and they are typically due in early February. For more information, visit the Department of Natural Sciences website.