How early do I need to start thinking about a project and finding a mentor?
You can get involved with undergraduate research any time throughout a semester, especially if you volunteer. Typically, faculty mentors look for students at the beginning of a new semester. Additionally, if you want to apply for a funded program, you need to have a faculty mentor and research proposal by the application deadline, which is typically in February. In this case, you will want to find a mentor by the prior November.
