Outstanding Research Opportunities
All Wilkes Honors College students conduct original research, and they have unparalleled, direct access to world-class research opportunities. Wilkes Honors College’s on-campus partners include Florida Atlantic’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, along with research giants Max Planck Florida Institute and The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology.
| Program | Info | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic Max Planck Honors Program | The Florida Atlantic Max Planck Honors Program (FAU MPHP) provides honors students with exclusive enrichment opportunities, including courses taught or co-taught with Max Planck scientists. | Learn More about Florida Atlantic Max Planck Honors Program |
| Wilkes Medical Scholars | High school seniors are eligible apply to the Wilkes Medical Scholars Program, a highly selective, early admission program into the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic. | Learn More about Medical Scholars |
| Internships | Remarkable internship opportunities provide invaluable experience. | Learn More about Internships |
| Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) | OURI offers a wide variety of services and funding opportunities to support both student and faculty in the pursuit of undergraduate (UG) research. | Learn More about Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry |
On-Campus Partners:
| Partner | Info | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute | The Brain Institute supports research, education and community outreach, with efforts spanning all of the Florida Atlantic campuses. | Learn More about Brain Institute |
| The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) | MPFI focuses each day on discovering answers to fundamental questions of the brain. | Learn More about Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience |
| The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology | The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. | Learn More about UF Scripps |
Undergraduate Research opportunities
Is research participation just another extracurricular activity? Actually it’s a key to future success. Developing your ability to conduct an original, innovative thesis is an important part of the Honors College’s mission.
Research at the Wilkes Honors College provides undergraduate students the opportunity for faculty mentorship, hands-on learning, and a chance to be challenged in new ways. Our curiosity makes us who we are. It drives us to discover.