A year-long experiential learning opportunity for Texas State University undergraduate students interested in health and resilience research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Student Fellows work on THRC-affiliated projects addressing real-world health and resilience research 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 collaborative relationships with faculty, research associates, professional staff, community partners, and interdisciplinary project teams.
Work on active THRC projects tackling real health and resilience research challenges in Texas.
Develop leadership, project management, and science communication skills.
Collaborate with community partners to connect research with real-world needs, foster meaningful relationships, and create a lasting impact in the communities they serve.
Participate in professional development workshops and cohort-based training.
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 Texas State 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 Research challenges facing Texas communities, including:
One academic year (Fall and Spring semesters)
Student Fellows participate in:
Approximately 12 hours per week throughout the academic year.
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 so that cost is never a barrier to participating.
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 and resilience 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.
Applications are now closed. Questions? Email us at healthresearch@txstate.edu
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 research 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.
