Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Opportunities

Research Opportunities

The Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging (CCBBI) is currently accepting applications for the Advancing Distinction in Neuroimaging Research (ADNiR) program. 

The ADNiR program provides paid mentored research training to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in neuroimaging research. The program aims to eliminate potential obstacles in a student’s academic success and professional development by providing hands-on research experiences in CCBBI-affiliated neuroimaging laboratories. An integral component of the ADNiR program will be to provide students with professional guidance and financial support for applying to graduate schools in their relevant area of study. The deadline for applications is November 17th 2025. 

Learn more & apply for the ADNiR program

If you have questions about how to complete the application, or would like any additional information, please contact: ccbbi.service@osu.edu


Webinars and Information Sessions

Each month, the OSU COM admissions office hosts an open Q&A session (kind of like office hours) for those who are applying or interested in applying to the MD program. These hour-long, virtual sessions don’t have a formal presentation – they are designed to allow candidates to pop in and out to get any questions they have answered. 

View the upcoming dates and sign up to attend!

You will be contacted within one week of the Q&A session with instructions to join the Zoom meeting.

Register Today!

Lehigh University, located in Bethlehem, PA,  is hosting a virtual open house on Thursday October 23rd at 3:00pm for prospective students to learn about their school psychology program. School psychology is a field focused on promoting students’ academic success, mental health, and overall well-being through evidence-based assessment, intervention, and consultation in schools.

Questions? Contact Lauren Wright: law424@lehigh.edu 

Interested in a career as a business school professor?  (Maybe now, or maybe later?) 

Come spend an hour learning about this exciting career, and about how you can get started right here at OSU, in one of the nine PhD programs offered by the Fisher College of Business. 

Please RSVP for our PhD Program Information Session and then join the information session webinar on Tuesday October 28, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time, at the following Zoom link: 

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 980 8574 5228

Password: 600617 

Can’t attend at that time?  No problem!  Email Amy Weisbach at weisbach.3@osu.edu and we will send you a link to the video recording of the session. 

Any other questions?  Email Amy Weisbach at: weisbach.3@osu.edu

Apply Today!

Duke University's Department of Psychology & Neuroscience is holding an Annual Virtual Office Hours Program. All are welcome to apply.  

  • Submission deadline: October 31
  • Program dates: November 6-17

Applicants to the program will receive individualized feedback (via one-on-one Zoom meetings) on their application materials (personal, research, and/or other written statements + CV) from faculty, post-docs, clinical interns, and graduate students at Duke. They will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the graduate school application process. We run this program late in the Fall so applicants can receive feedback on how their near-final drafts might come across to admissions panels. This program is not intended as a brainstorming, or statement-building session.

*Applicants DO NOT have to be applying to one of Duke's PhD programs. This is a resource for ANYONE applying to ANY psychology PhD program in the United States. 

Wednesday, November 12th at 6:00PM ET

The session will include an opportunity to hear from and ask questions to Michigan State's EdS program coordinator, Dr, Jana Aupperlee, and current students at different stages of the program. Ed.S. applicants will also learn about the fellowship opportunity through Project FOCCUS .

To attend the EdS session, register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom meting details. 

Can't make the session? Check out these Helpful Links & Resources

December 2, 2025; 3:00-4:00PM

Register now for informational session

In this virtual Informational Session via Zoom we will share about our College Program, what volunteer opportunities are available, and the application process for this upcoming semester. In this session you will get to hear from current volunteers about their volunteering experience, and you will have the opportunity to ask both staff and current volunteers any questions you have about the program.

We are seeking student volunteers who are:

  • Compassionate – whether you are interacting with a patient or visitor, they are likely feeling stressed or overwhelmed. The empathy and compassion you provide during even a brief interaction can go a long way.
  • Reliable – our staff, patients and visitors count on your support!
  • Driven – many of our roles function fairly independently. Volunteers who get the most out of their experience are the ones who take initiative.
  • Extroverted – regardless of where you are placed, a large portion of your role will involve interacting with our patients and visitors, so you should feel comfortable striking up conversations with strangers.
  • Service-oriented – with each task or interaction, you have the opportunity to positively impact someone’s experience here at the Medical Center.

Scholarships & Awards

Undergraduate Research Scholarships (URS)- Application Deadline: October 24, 2025

Applications, eligibility requirements, and recommendation forms for the Autumn 2025 Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS) competition opened in early September. This competition is open to students earning degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences and undertaking a significant research project or thesis. Awards will be announced towards the end of the semester. Scholarships typically range from $500 to $12,000. Read more and apply. Please note that this competition is NOT limited to ASC Honors students.

Arts Undergraduate Research Scholarships (AURS)- Application Deadline: October 24, 2025

Arts Undergraduate Research Scholarships are reserved for currently enrolled undergraduate students majoring in the arts in the College of Arts and Sciences. Eligible students must plan to complete a creative project or a research project before graduation. Awards range from $500 to $6,000. Read more and apply. Contact: Ed Quinn at quinn.142@osu.edu.

Arts and Humanities Undergraduate Research Grants- Application Deadline: October 24, 2025

Arts and Humanities Undergraduate Research Small Grants are reserved for currently enrolled undergraduate students majoring in the arts and humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences. Eligible students may apply for a grant to fund travel and expenses related to the purchase of materials for research and creative activities. Financial support of up to $500 is awarded on a competitive basis. Apply here. Contact: Ed Quinn at quinn.142@osu.edu.

International Research Grants (IRG)- Application Deadline: October 24, 2025

Applications, eligibility requirements, and recommendation forms for the Autumn 2025 International Research Grant competition will open in early September. This competition is open to students earning degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences and travelling internationally to complete research. Awards will be announced towards the end of the semester. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. Read more and apply. Please note that this competition is NOT limited to ASC Honors students.

Submit your Art Entry Today!

I am excited to announce the first annual Art in Neuroscience competition for undergraduates. We are seeking entries of art related to neuroscience generated by undergraduates. This is a great opportunity for students to engage with neuroscience material in a creative way. The competition is open to any undergraduate in the world and is hosted by the Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience editorial team and our publisher OpenStax. Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience is a freely accessible textbook for entry-level behavioral neuroscience course and we are supported in part the National Science Foundation (grants IOS-2035041 and IOS-2438821).

Read the Competition Guidelines


Clubs and Campus Involvement Opportunities

How can you get involved? 

  • First meeting: Monday, October 27 @5:00 pm in Thompson 165 multipurpose room
  • Instagram: @osu_sppc
  • GroupMe

About: 

  • Build a network of students passionate about sports psychology, coaching, and performance​
  • Explore the mental and physical aspects of sport through discussions and activities​
  • Connect with like-minded peers and foster collaboration​
  • Host guest speakers and provide professional development opportunities​
  • Support Ohio State’s mission of personal growth, leadership, and community engagement​ 

How are we different?

  • Fill a unique gap by focusing on the mental side of sports and performance​
  • Offer exclusive opportunities through guest speakers and peer connections​
  • Explore psychological factors that influence athletic success​
  • Engage with the rapidly growing field of sports psychology and its new research​
  • Give members a head start in understanding and applying developments in the field​

Reason for starting SPPC: 

  • Recognize the lack of a student organization focused on the mental side of sport​
  • Create a space for students to learn and share ideas in sports psychology​
  • Provide opportunities to connect through a shared passion for performance​
  • Build a strong network of students interested in applied sports psychology and coaching​
  • Foster enthusiasm for applying psychological principles to sport and performance​ 

Contact Information: 

RSVP to Celebrate Brutus Together!

 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM title while you’re at it! You’ll receive a special Brutus birthday hat, enjoy a cupcake and ice cream and join in singing Happy Birthday to our beloved mascot.

Who: Anyone in our Ohio State community – students, staff, faculty, alumni and everyone who loves Brutus is invited.

What: Brutus’s 60 Birthday Party, where we will attempt the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM title for the largest gathering of people wearing conical party hats. (Hats will be provided!)

When: October 29, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.

Where: South stands of Ohio Stadium

Why: To build community and promote resilience. Celebrating good has benefits for both the sharer and the receiver (Peters et al., 2018). 60 years is a long time – what better way to celebrate the resilience of not just Brutus, but all our Buckeyes, than to come together in the Shoe!


This event is sponsored by the Jeffrey Schottenstein Program for Resilience, the Nina and Ryan Day Resilience Fund, Ohio State’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, and the Office of Student Life.

Advance reservations are not required but will help us keep track of how close we are to setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM title. We’ll also keep you up to date on the latest Brutus Birthday news.

 


Opportunities for Graduating Seniors

Apply Today!

Have you thought about a service year? Growth opportunity for graduating seniors! When you serve, you become a positive force in the lives of children.

Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members provide direct care and supervision to children ages infant to age 6 in foster care in the Casa de Esperanza Neighborhood during a 12-month service year program. They work collaboratively with AmeriCorps Members and other professionals in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met.

Service members will:

  • Care for children who need a safe, stable, loving home
  • Work as part of a close-knit team
  • $23,800 annual living allowance, paid bi-weekly
  • Fully furnished housing in a private, gated community (free!)
  • Lifelong connections with others who are service-minded
  • All majors welcome! Great for social justice, social work, pre-med, psych, education

Learn more through their website

Questions? Contact Darean Talmadge: dtalmadge@casahope.org 


Posted: 10.7.25


Volunteer, Internship and Job Opportunities

For more information and to register, visit the AAMC website

The AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair enables aspiring applicants and premeds like you to connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the U.S. In addition, you can attend information sessions led by admissions officers, current medical students, and other experts. Since 2016, over 80,000 aspiring medical students have attended this free event and interacted with experts, medical students, and admissions officers. 

Schedule

This fall the fair will take place over two days: October 29-30. Please note: We understand that many attendees are students or working professionals with busy schedules. Feel free to login and exit the fair as your schedule allows. 

  • Wednesday, October 29
    Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, October 30
    Chat with Medical Schools and Postbaccalaureate Programs: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET

Ohio Union Performance Hall
4:30-6:00PM

Learn about Ohio State’s Graduate and Professional Programs, how to prepare, how to apply, and more! Bring your Buck-ID for entry. Talk to Representatives From:

Arts and Sciences
Career Success
Pre-Health Advising
College of Dentistry
College of Food, Agriculture, and
Environmental Sciences
College of Medicine
College of Nursing
College of Optometry
College of Pharmacy
College of Public Health
College of Veterinary Medicine
Fisher College of Business
Department of Teaching and Learning
John Glenn College
Knowlton School of Architecture
Moritz College of Law
School of Health and
Rehab Sciences
Student Financial Aid
Student Wellness
Writing Center

Date: November 20, 2025

Time: 6pm-7pm

Location: South Oval

Sign up to volunteer for the event.

Sign up to attend this event as a participant.

On  International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, commonly referred to as Survivors' Day, individuals affected by suicide come together to find comfort and understanding as they navigate their healing journeys.

In November, OSUSPP hosts a Survivors of Suicide Loss Luminary event in observance of this meaningful day. This gathering offers students the opportunity to come together, foster a sense of community, and share hope. Together, they will learn how to engage in advocacy efforts and work towards fostering a campus culture of care.

Participants in the event can look forward to enjoying hot chocolate and treats, receiving a hope and healing kit, creating personalized remembrance candles, and learning about local resources available for those who have experienced a suicide loss in collaboration with Franklin County LOSS.

For more information about the Survivors of Suicide Loss Luminary, please reach out to suicideprevention@osu.edu

We are looking for adolescents aged 15-24 years old for our resiliency council. Members of the council help improve the mental health of adolescents in Franklin County. You must currently live in Franklin County and be passionate about improving mental health. We meet every other month for approximately 1.5 hours via Zoom to discuss challenges, barriers, evaluate success, and think about future expansion. You will help add to the creative process and inform the work we do. You will be compensated for your time! Our work is funded by the Ohio Department of Health Adolescent Resiliency Grant.

If interested, please contact tara.crawford@osumc.edu.


Posted: 10.20.25


Health and Wellness Opportunities

The Student Wellness Center will begin our Autumn 2025 Coaching Services on Tuesday September 2nd! We know the semester can present a number of challenges for students and our services are designed to support student success. As a reminder, we house 4 peer coaching programs each with a different goal:

  • Scarlet and Gray Financial Coaching - For students looking for support on financial education and behaviors. Common topics include budgeting, baking, credit and credit cards, saving for purchases and emergencies, investing and retirement, and financial insecurity.
  • Nutrition Coaching - Helps students explore their eating habits, find balance, and meet their nutrition needs through personalized education and collaborative goal setting.
  • Wellness Coaching - Supports students with identifying opportunities for improving their holistic wellness in all dimensions. Commons areas of support include relationships, academics, stress, transitions, and balance in different settings.
  • BASICS/CASICS - These programs are offered for all Ohio State students who may want to explore their alcohol and drug use, but the goal of the program is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful consequences of alcohol or cannabis abuse. 

Our services are offered Monday-Friday during SWC business hours - appointments are 45-minutes long and students can see a coach within 48-hours. We are also excited to be sharing space in the Buckeye Commons with opportunities for drop-in coaching - information will be shared soon! Students can get connected with appointments on the SWC website.