The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is a resource for all undergraduates in all majors on all UConn campuses seeking to enrich their undergraduate experiences through participation in research, scholarship, and creative activity.
OUR helps students find and develop opportunities to engage in independent or collaborative research with faculty members and other mentors working across the University's academic disciplines. Online resources are available in the Students section to help students get started, make connections, prepare strong applications, and maximize their experience. We also encourage interested students to meet with an OUR advisor for help crafting an individualized strategy for getting involved or for any other advising needs related to participation in research, scholarship, and creative activity.
OUR provides funding opportunities for student research and scholarship through a range of programs - learn more in the Funding & Programs section of the website.
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Events, including workshops and information sessions and STEM research seminars, are a key part of OUR's effort to engage the University community in conversation about undergraduate research. Frontiers in Undergraduate Research poster exhibitions, held each fall and spring, showcase students’ learning and discovery through research and creative inquiry.
Contact us for more information!
Upcoming Events
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1/21
Finding Summer Research Opportunities
Finding Summer Research Opportunities
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Rowe Center
Interested in doing research over the summer but don’t know where to start? Join us in this workshop to learn about how to find summer research opportunities and UConn and beyond.
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1/23
Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask
Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Join us if your an undergraduate student looking to learn more about how to ask for and organize letters of recommendation.
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1/27
Finding a Research Mentor
Finding a Research Mentor
Monday, January 27th, 2025
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Homer Babbidge Library
In this interactive workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of finding a research mentor as an undergraduate. By the end of the workshop, you will leave with concrete steps tailored to your unique interests to move forward with your undergraduate research journey.
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1/28
Undergraduate Fellowship Information Session
Undergraduate Fellowship Information Session
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Homer Babbidge Library
An information session for students interested in applying to the CLAS/UCHI UConn Humanities Research Fellowship or other fellowships for undergraduate researchers. Featuring Micah Heumann, Director of the Office for Undergraduate Research, and Elizabeth Della Zazzera, Associate Director of Communications and Outreach, UConn Humanities Institute.
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1/30
My Research Journey: A Conversation With Undergraduate Researchers
My Research Journey: A Conversation With Undergraduate Researchers
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Student Union
Join the Office of Undergraduate Research Peer Research Ambassadors for a casual and interactive discussion about their undergraduate research experiences and the steps they took to get involved.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu.
Contact Information:
Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
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