Alumni often say that participating in undergraduate research was one of the most significant learning experiences of their college years. Here's how to get started on this rewarding adventure.

Why Undergraduate Research?

One-on-one faculty interaction

Hands-on experience in a field of your choice

A safe place for intellectual risk-taking

Learning to think creatively

Developing problem-solving skills

Understanding and applying research methods and ethics while creating new knowledge

Enhancing professional communication skills

Exploring potential careers

Presenting your work in a public forum with the opportunity for professional feedback and recognition for achievement

Your Path to Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship

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Connect with a Faculty Mentor

A faculty mentor will guide and support you throughout your research project. Connect with a faculty mentor through class, your department’s faculty directory, or the UR-Linked database. When you find a faculty member whose research interests you, introduce yourself.

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Enroll in EUReka! Classes

Take a EUReka! class to experience undergraduate research while earning credit toward your degree! You will build a relationship with a faculty mentor, learn and practice research skills, complete a research project, and present at the symposium.

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Apply for Undergraduate Research Associate Positions

Gain new research skills and hands-on experience while collaborating with a faculty mentor. Students with a federal work-study award can apply for paid Undergraduate Research Associate Positions.

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