How it works
Find a research lab at your university — or fill your lab with students
Labkin connects undergraduate and medical students with faculty-led research labs at their own institution. Students discover and apply to labs in minutes; principal investigators manage their lab, projects, and applicants in one place.
For students
Three steps from browsing to joining a lab.
- Step 1
Find labs at your university
Browse the public directory by institution to discover faculty-led research labs, their focus areas, and open projects — no account needed to look.
- Step 2
Apply in a few clicks
Create a free student account, complete your profile once, and apply to labs that fit your interests. Some labs ask a few custom questions so you can show your fit.
- Step 3
Join the lab and get to work
When a PI accepts you, you're onboarded into the lab's workspace — projects, tasks, references, and meetings all live in one place.
Ready to start? Create a student account or browse labs by institution.
For faculty & principal investigators
List your lab and recruit students in three steps.
- Step 1
Create your lab page
Set up a free lab profile with your research focus, projects, and prerequisites. Your public page is discoverable by students searching your institution.
- Step 2
Post projects and openings
Publish the projects you're recruiting for, describe the commitment and any compensation or course credit, and add custom application questions.
- Step 3
Review applicants and manage the lab
Review applications in one queue, accept the students you want, and coordinate tasks, assignees, and progress from a shared workspace.
Run a lab? Create a PI account to publish your lab page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Labkin free for students?+
Yes. Browsing research labs and applying to join is completely free for students. You only need a free account to submit an application.
Do I need an account to browse research labs?+
No. The public institution and lab directory is open to everyone. You only sign in when you want to apply to a lab or manage your applications.
Which universities are on Labkin?+
Labkin lists faculty-led research labs across many universities. Browse the institutions directory to see which schools currently have active labs, and check back as more join.
How do I apply to a research lab?+
Create a free student account, complete your profile, then open a lab's page and submit an application. Some labs include a short questionnaire so you can describe your interests and availability.
I'm a professor or PI — how do I list my lab?+
Create a free PI account, set up your lab page with your research focus and projects, and publish the openings you're recruiting for. Students at your institution can then discover and apply to your lab.
Are research positions paid?+
It depends on the lab. Each project lists its own arrangement — some offer pay, stipends, or work-study, others are for course credit or volunteer experience. The details are shown on each project.
How is my personal information handled?+
Your application materials are shared only with the labs you apply to. Public lab pages never expose applicant information. See our Privacy Policy for the full details.
Ready to get started?
Browse research labs at your university, or create a free account to apply and manage everything in one place.
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