Undergraduate Students
The HAB Lab regularly takes undergraduate students to serve as undergraduate research assistants during the academic year.
The HAB Lab is currently full for the Fall 2025 semester. However, applications for Spring 2026 will open later this year. If you are interested in joining the lab as an undergraduate research assistant or in honors thesis opportunities, please email hablab@arizona.edu
PhD Students
Dr. Rodriguez admits students through the Psychology PhD program at the University of Arizona. The PhD program is very research -intensive and is best suited for those who are interested in human-animal interaction but are also interested in exploring aspects of human psychology to understand how and why we may benefit from interacting with animals.
Applications are now closed for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Please visit the Department of Psychology’s website for more information.
DVM Students
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine can engage in research through volunteering (5-10 hours per week, 1st, 2nd, 3rd years), Selectives (2nd year, 3-week blocks), or Electives (3rd year, 4-week blocks).
Dr. Rodriguez teaches the Human-Animal Bond selective (SEL 031) at CVM. For more information on her course, click here.
For more information, contact CVM Academic Programs by emailing cvm-academicprograms@arizona.edu
