A year-long experiential learning opportunity for Texas State University undergraduate students interested in health research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Student Fellows work on THRC-affiliated projects addressing real-world health and resilience challenges while gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, professional development, and career-ready skills through collaboration with faculty, staff, researchers, and community partners.
As a THRC Student Fellow, you will:
Build meaningful relationships with faculty, research associates, professional staff, community partners, and interdisciplinary project teams.
Gain hands-on experience in health and resilience research.
Develop leadership, project management, and science communication skills
Build professional networks with researchers, community organizations, and industry partners.
Participate in professional development workshops and cohort-based training and gain valuable paid professional experience.
Complete and present a capstone project.
Student Fellows gain structured training and real-world experience in the following high-demand competency areas:
Access to a diverse network of mentors and collaborators. Student Fellows work alongside THRC Faculty Fellows, Research Associates, professional staff, community partners, and project teams, gaining exposure to multiple perspectives and career pathways.
Student Fellows may engage with projects aligned with THRC's five Areas of Focus, which address complex health and resilience challenges facing Texas communities, including:
One academic year (Fall and Spring semesters)
Student Fellows participate in:
Approximately 12 hours per week on average.
Student Fellows begin the program with a six-session training series covering:
Student Fellows are hired as paid student workers and receive hourly compensation throughout the academic year, reflecting the professional nature of the experience and supporting access to participation.
The program is open to all Texas State University undergraduate students.
No prior research experience is required. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. We are seeking students who are curious, collaborative, motivated, and interested in making an impact through health research and community engagement.
Students from disciplines including Public Health, Biology, Biochemistry, Communication Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Engineering, Business, Education, Nursing, and related fields are especially encouraged to apply.
Today's students need more than technical knowledge to succeed. Employers, graduate programs, and research organizations increasingly seek individuals who can collaborate across disciplines, communicate effectively, lead teams, and solve complex problems.
The THRC Student Fellows Program combines structured training with real-world experience to help students develop these skills while contributing to meaningful health and resilience initiatives that serve Texas communities.
By participating in the program, Fellows gain experiences that prepare them to become adaptable professionals capable of bridging disciplines, building partnerships, and addressing complex health challenges through research and innovation.
No. Students from all majors and experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Yes. Student Fellows are hired as paid student workers and receive hourly compensation.
Approximately 6-10 hours per week during the academic year.
Yes. The program is open to all Texas State undergraduate students.
Yes. Fellows are paired with a THRC Faculty Fellow or Research Associate team based on interests, experience, and program fit.
