Do something great by conducting original research at one of the nation’s Top 10 Research Institutions! There are many ways to directly experience the excitement of conducting sociological research at Ohio State, including participating in an Independent Study with a faculty member, writing an Honors thesis, or enrolling in the department's proseminar course. Our department has a long history of providing excellent honors opportunities and facilitating students' successful competition for research scholarships and awards.
If you are interested in enrolling in SOC 4998 (undergraduate research with a faculty member), please use the email provided for the specific research project you are interested in and include the below application form. We generally have available positions for May Session, Summer Semester, Autumn Semester, and Spring Semester. Please contact David Martinez if you have any other undergraduate research questions.
SOCIOL 4998 Application Form.docx
If you are interested in enrolling in SOC 4999 (Honors thesis), please contact Dr. Andrew Martin - Faculty Honors Advisor. You do not need to be an Honors student to write an Honors thesis.
Other Helpful Links:
OSU Undergraduate Research Office
Sociology Honors
Sociology Internships
Information about Careers in Sociology