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How To Get Started

Getting started only requires two steps.

  1. Review potential projects listed below under research opportunities.
  2. Make an appointment to meet with Samantha Giordano-Mooga, Ph.D., director of SHP Undergraduate Research. Email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss your interests and opportunities.

It is not necessary to have a mentor or project in advance, we are here to help you find a research experience for your career path!

Note: All Health Professions undergraduate students conducted any type of research are required to take Responsible Conduct of Research Training (RCR); HRP 200 (1 credit hour, online, P/F). This University and Federally mandated requirement for RCR training is required whether you are volunteering, being paid or earning credit hours.


We house a list research opportunities for you here. Other opportunities may also be available, so be sure to contact Dr. Giordano-Mooga at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the latest when you are getting started.


UAB EXPO

This event, a showcase for young researchers, always features a strong showing from students of the School of Health Professions. Sponsored by the UAB Office for Undergraduate Research and Service Learning, the UAB Expo celebrates excellence in research, creative activity and scholarship by showcasing the academic endeavors of undergraduate students. It is held every semester. Click here for more information and to download an abstract submission.


  • For Faculty
    • We welcome new research opportunities for our students. If you have questions about how you can involved as a mentor in SHP Undergraduate Research or the SHP Honors program, please contact Samantha Giordano-Mooga, Ph.D., director of SHP Undergraduate Research & Honors at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
    • If you would like to have your research project advertised to potential student research through this portal, please contact Dr. Giordano-Mooga for the project summary form.
    • We know that many faculty directly recruit students into their project.  We welcome this practice, and ask that the students go through the three-step process outlined at the top of this page, so that we can verify RCR compliance and have an accurate accounting for SHP metrics.


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