A place to begin

Find a field that feels like yours.

Explore subjects, follow the questions that interest you, and find scholarly authors whose work feels worth learning more about. Check official university or lab pages to confirm current roles and contact details.

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Start with what you’re curious about.

A simple first step

How to use Professor

  1. Search a research topic and open a promising paper.
  2. Check the researcher’s current role and contact details on an official university or lab page.
  3. Prepare your profile or resume, then draft a short, specific message.

Publication records show authorship. They do not confirm a current professor role, availability, or email address.

A next step beyond reading

Research opportunities to explore.

A starting shelf of official programs in India and abroad. Check each source for current openings, dates, location, and eligibility before applying.

India · IIT Madras · Engineering Design

Summer Fellowship Program

Guided research internships with Engineering Design faculty. The department page describes rolling applications; check its portal for currently available projects and deadlines.

  • B.Tech. students who have completed the 6th semester
  • Applicants from recognized institutions
  • CFTI students may have an additional MoU route
Check IIT Madras program and current projects ↗

India · Science Academies · 2027 cycle · deadline 30 Nov 2026

Summer Research Fellowship Program

Two-month projects with scientists associated with India’s three national Science Academies. Applications for the 2027 cycle close on 30 November 2026; the official notice lists eligibility, project preferences, travel, and fellowship terms.

  • For eligible students and teachers studying or teaching in India
  • Teacher reference and project preferences are part of the application
  • Two-month fellowship; travel and living support follow program terms
Read the official 2027 notice and application details ↗

U.S. National Science Foundation · directory

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Search NSF-supported research sites across STEM fields. Most run in summer, but some support research during the academic year; students apply directly to each site.

  • For undergraduates pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents
  • Individual sites may add restrictions; many offer stipends or travel support
Check NSF eligibility and search REU sites ↗

MIT · campus program

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

Explore projects where MIT undergraduates work with faculty, graduate students, and research teams.

  • Undergraduate research
  • Project and term options vary
  • Designed for MIT students
Read MIT UROP student information ↗

MIT Energy Initiative · 2027 IAP deadline · 8 Dec 2026

Energy Undergraduate Research

Work on energy research with a lab team; the program describes pay, academic credit, and volunteer routes.

  • Energy research
  • Pay, credit, or volunteer options
  • For MIT undergraduates; check current terms and deadlines
Check MIT Energy UROP details ↗

Stanford Public Humanities · current listings

Undergraduate Researcher Program

Faculty-mentored projects in humanities, arts, and social sciences. The program page lists open positions with different terms, hours, and compensation; some run across summer and the academic year.

  • Stanford undergraduates only; applicants from other universities are not considered
  • Some roles are full-time summer fellowships; others are part-time jobs
  • Check each listing for dates, hours, skills, and pay
Check current projects, eligibility, and how to apply ↗

Listings are starting points, not guaranteed open positions. Professor does not verify or accept applications for these programs. Use the official program page for the latest information.

From academic publications

Researchers and related papers.

Search results are scholarly authors found in relevant papers. Professor titles and email addresses are not verified by this data source. Each card lets you save the official profile page and date after you check it; this is your private note, not a verification by Professor.

Research data provided by OpenAlex. Always confirm a researcher’s current position and contact details on their university’s official website.

A few places to start

Follow a subject into its specialties.

You don’t need a perfect plan. Begin with a subject that makes you curious.

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Technology

Computing

Code, data, artificial intelligence, systems, and the ideas behind them.

  • Machine learning
  • Language technology
  • Computer vision
  • Robotics
Search this research area
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Discovery

Science & labs

Biology, chemistry, experiments, and questions explored through research.

  • Genetics
  • Neuroscience
  • Climate science
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Business

Commerce

Accounting, finance, economics, and the choices that shape organizations.

  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Behavioral economics
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A gentle reminder

Thoughtful messages take time.

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