Become an Undergraduate Research Assistant
We welcome undergraduate students seeking to gain research experience. Undergrad Research Assistants (URAs) can work with any of our specialized teams:
- Clinical Team
- Virology Team
- Bioaerosol Team
To join the PHAB Lab, you can contact us for an interview by filling out the interest form here. You will be required to enroll in ENVH 381 your first semester.
ENVH 381
(Open for Fall 2026)
Students enrolled in ENVH 381 will receive credit for their work as URAs. They will require permission to enroll in the course. Once granted, they will enroll in the course on Testudo. Class will meet once a week (Fall 2026: Tuesdays at 4-4:50pm). They will also need to complete a minimum of 5 hours/week with their assigned team.
If interested, please fill out the interest form.
MIEH 309
Students enrolled in MIEH 309 will receive credit for their work as URAs. They will require permission to enroll in the course. Once granted, they will enroll in MIEH 309 Section 0204. They will need to complete their clinic/lab hours based on how many credits they enrolled for:
- 1 credit = 3 hrs/wk
- 2 credits = 5 hrs/wk
- 3 credits = 8-10 hrs/wk
Please note that the virology lab will require a minimum of 2 credits.
There's a waitlist for Fall 2025. If interested, please email phablab@umd.edu.
Do you want to do your Practicum/Capstone Project with us?
If you’re interested in completing your Practicum/Capstone Project with us, we require that you spend at least one semester working with us as a URA enrolled in ENVH 381 previous to doing your project. For your project, you will be assigned a supervisor to work with you. You will need to complete your Practicum/Capstone required hours separate from your class hours.