Attention Pitt Undergrad and Master's Students!
Get paid over the summer to do research in sustainability. If you are interested in going beyond classroom curriculum, developing your own ideas, and working independently on hands-on research all while getting paid, this program is for you!
Application and Program Information
Open to all Pitt undergraduate and master's students in all fields and majors
Intended for Pitt undergraduate and master's level students interested in gaining hands on experiences related to the broad topic of sustainability. ALL majors are eligible to apply. The 10-week program runs May through July. Applications are due February 18, 2026.
Program Policies
- The SRP is open to Pitt undergraduate and graduate students.
- This in-person program runs 10 weeks from May 18 - July 24, 2026.
- Students are allowed to take only 1 course over the summer with program approval.
- No vacations will be permitted during the 10-week program.
- Students will be work 37.5 hours/week and be paid $14.50 per hour.
Look Back at the 2025 Summer Research Program
Visit the Pitt Sustainability YouTube page to view project videos from the 2025 symposium, or review the list of summer research scholars, their projects, and their advisors.
See other past summer program projects at Summer Program Featured Projects.