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Calling undergrads! Would you like to help solve water-related challenges?  This summer, join the Freshwater@UW summer research opportunities program for an incredible mentored research experience. Work in Wisconsin alongside global experts in biology, history, chemistry, ecology, economics, engineering, and more. We have projects related to pollution and environmental contamination, fish and plant ecology, science communication, economics and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s in it for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$6,600 stipend, plus housing and travel
Hands-on research that prepares you for grad school, research careers, or public service
Professional development workshops and a vibrant, collaborative community
Research locations include UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW-La Crosse, UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stevens Point and in Manitowoc, WI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program dates: May 26 – Aug. 1, 2026
Applications open: Nov. 1, 2025 – Feb. 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No prior research experience? No problem! If you’re motivated and eager to learn, we want you to apply.
Ready to dive in? Learn more and apply here: https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwater.wisc.edu%2Fwateruw-madison-undergraduate-research%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbketter%40uwm.edu%7C3366670092394ca7472108de1aee6fc9%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C638977808556331481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cYJ9Lsw0XH63KrTnAq07O7X4lC%2Fp%2B2ROsMxW5%2FU4uo0%3D&reserved=0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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