Project Opportunities
The John Martinson Honors Program offers a variety of credit-bearing offerings that allow students to conduct research and/or creative projects under faculty supervision.
Honors Directed Study
(HONR 2992 / HONR 4992)
An Honors Directed Study allows students to conduct research and creative endeavors under supervision of a Northeastern faculty member of their choice.
Course Details
The Honors Directed Study can be taken as one of the following:
HONR 2992 (0 Credits)
- Non-credit bearing course
- This option is best for students who do not want to pay for credit hours but would still like to get involved in research and creative endeavors.
HONR 4992 (1-4 Credits)
- Credit bearing course
- Provides the possibility of fulfilling an upper-class elective
- Refer to the University Catalog for guidance on assigning credit hours to a course/experience
Required Forms
Once students have determined their area of interest and a potential faculty member, they will need to submit an Honors Directed Study Proposal Form.
Please reach out to your Honors advisor with questions or to get started on the process of project approval and registration.
Students working with human subjects in their research should consult the Department of Human Research to determine if IRB approval is required for their project and, if necessary, provide appropriate documentation signifying approval.
Those working with vertebrate animals should provide documentation signifying IACUC approval as well.
Self-Directed Global Experience
(HONR 2992 / HONR 4992)
A Self-Directed Global Experience allows students to explore a specific topic or issue conducted in an Honors Directed Study through a global lens as they travel outside of the country.
Course Details
The Honors Self-Directed Global Experience can be taken as one of the following:
HONR 2992 (0 Credits)
- Non-credit bearing course
- This option is best for students who do not want to pay for credit hours but would still like to get involved in research and creative endeavors.
HONR 4992 (1-4 Credits)
- Credit bearing course
- Provides the possibility of fulfilling an upper-class elective
- Refer to the University Catalog for guidance on assigning credit hours to a course/experience
Required Forms
Once students have determined their area of interest and a potential faculty member, they will need to submit an Honors Self-Directed Global Experience Form.
Students should consult Global Safety and Support (GSSAC) to determine if their proposal involves travel to a High-Risk Country. All travel for Self-Directed Global Experiences will need to adhere to university travel guidelines.
Please reach out to your Honors advisor with questions or to get started on the process of project approval and registration.
Students working with human subjects in their research should consult the Department of Human Research to determine if IRB approval is required for their project and, if necessary, provide appropriate documentation signifying approval.
Those working with vertebrate animals should provide documentation signifying IACUC approval as well.
Honors Interdisciplinary Thesis
(HONR 4997)
An Honors Interdisciplinary Thesis allows students to create a work of scholarship that integrates and applies bodies of knowledge that stem from diverse disciplines.
Course Details
HONR 4997 (4 Credits) is conducted under the mentorship of at least two faculty from distinct disciplines.
The final product can either be a written thesis or a creative interdisciplinary work that demonstrates mastery of a specific artistic skill.
This unique opportunity is limited to students in at least their third year of study.
Required Forms
Students who are interested in enrolling in HONR 4997 must submit the following in their proposal:
- One or more letter(s) of support from your faculty advisor(s)
- Itemized budget proposal and/or evidence of external funding
- Resume
- Unofficial Northeastern University transcript
Proposals are reviewed by faculty in the relevant disciplines and Honors Program leadership.
Students whose proposals are approved will register for HONR 4997 and will showcase their work at RISE and other professional and academic venues.
Students working with human subjects in their research should consult the Department of Human Research to determine if IRB approval is required for their project and, if necessary, provide appropriate documentation signifying approval.
Those working with vertebrate animals should provide documentation signifying IACUC approval as well.
Independent Faculty Mentored Research
The Independent Faculty Mentored Research petition form gives students the opportunity to have previous research experience(s) that have not earned credit to be used to fulfill an Honors requirement.
Students with eligible previous research experience can complete the petition form. Once submitted, please allow 2-3 weeks for application review. The submission of the Independent Faculty Mentored Research petition form is not a guarantee that it will be accepted.