Free research placements for EIMI volunteers.
Tell us what you want to study. We help you find a college professor whose research matches. It costs nothing, and it is open to every EIMI volunteer.
Every EIMI volunteer gets help finding a STEM research opportunity with a college professor in their field of interest.
From volunteer to researcher, in four steps.
Volunteer with EIMI
Become an Ambassador, start a Chapter, or join any other EIMI program.
Share your interests
Tell us about your field of interest and the type of STEM research you’d like to pursue.
Get matched
Our team connects you with college professors and active research opportunities in your area of interest.
Start researching
Begin your research experience with mentorship and support from faculty in your chosen field.
Research across every STEM discipline.
Whatever your area, we match you with professors and labs doing active work in the field. A few of the directions our volunteers have taken.
Clinical Empathy Studies
Explore how empathy shapes patient outcomes, satisfaction, and recovery in clinical settings.
Behavioral & Cognitive Science
Investigate the neuroscience behind empathetic communication and emotional intelligence in healthcare.
Medical Education Research
Study how empathy training can be built into medical-school curricula and residency programs.
Public Health & Community Impact
Examine how empathy-driven practice improves health equity and community well-being.
Biomedical & Lab Sciences
Connect with professors running bench research in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and adjacent fields.
Health Technology & Innovation
Research how technology sharpens empathetic care delivery and communication between patients and providers.
What a research placement gives you.
Research changes how you ask questions and how you weigh evidence. It also puts you next to people already working in your field. These four benefits come up most often in the thank-you notes we receive.
Faculty Mentorship
Work directly with college professors who are experts in your field of interest.
Hands-On Experience
Real lab and field experience that strengthens your academic and professional profile.
Publication Opportunities
Co-author research papers and present findings at conferences alongside your mentor.
Resume & Application Boost
Carry meaningful research onto college, graduate-school, and medical-school applications.
Ready to find your research question?
Volunteer with EIMI and we will connect you with a college professor running STEM research in your field of interest.