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Undergraduate Research 101

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Advising

Click here to meet your team

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Jobs

Mentors and students: How to connect!

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Mentors

Resources for all research mentors

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Present & Publish

How to share your research

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Programs

Centers, institutes, and groups on campus

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News & Events

Student research in the news, events, and opportunities

 

 

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Apply now to participate in the Honors Research Symposium! Students in ALL colleges can apply to attend. The symposium is an opportunity for students to get an introduction to academic research, career paths, advice, and opportunities for undergraduate research on campus. Students receive 1 credit for this course that takes place on two fall Saturdays.

Important Dates

Date
Event
Description
8/28/26
Catapalooza

Find the Undergraduate Research table and connect with us!

9/9/26
USP Fall and AY Proposals Due
9/16/26
Undergraduate Research Fair

Faculty present research and potential opportunities for students.
10:00 - 2:00, SUB Ballroom A. 

9/26
NCUR Applications Open

Submissions open in September (exact date TBA) for the April 12 - 14 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). The USP provides travel awards for undergraduates who are traveling to academic and professional conferences or other events in which students will present or co-present original research or creative works. These non-competitive grants are awarded on a rolling basis as funds allow, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. 

10/3/26 and 11/7/26
Honors Research Symposium
Students in all colleges can apply to attend. The symposium is an opportunity for students to get an introduction to academic research, career paths, advice, and opportunities for undergraduate research on campus. Students receive 1 credit for this course that takes place on two fall Saturdays. 
11/6/26
USP Spring Application Portal Opens
12/6/26
USP Spring Proposals Due