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Profiles in Undergraduate Research
Explore. Create. Discover. Learn about undergraduate research!

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.

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, a poster exhibition held each spring since 1998 - and now each fall as well - showcases students’ accomplishments and productivity as researchers.

Contact us for more information!

Upcoming Events

  1. 8/26 Applications Open - OUR Supply/Travel Awards

    Applications Open - OUR Supply/Travel Awards

    Monday, August 26th, 2019

    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Storrs Campus
    online application

    The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides awards up to $500 to undergraduate students engaged in research or creative projects to cover expenses associated with those projects (e.g., supplies and/or consumables in the laboratory or studio, printing and copying). For full eligibility criteria, visit https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/supply-awards/.

    OUR also provides awards up to $500 to undergraduate students to travel to present their research or creative projects at conferences, or to travel to conduct research. If traveling to a professional conference, the student MUST be presenting his or her research at the conference. Additional information and eligibility criteria at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/travel-awards/.

    Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, 486-7939, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu

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  2. 9/5 UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

    UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

    Thursday, September 5th, 2019

    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Rowe 213

    UConn IDEA Grant Information Session
    The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including:


    • Artistic and creative endeavors

    • Community service initiatives

    • Entrepreneurial ventures and prototype development

    • Research projects

    • Innovative, student-driven projects


    Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups.

    Attend the information session to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply!

    This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research.

    More Information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.

    Can’t attend an information session? Schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss your project ideas.

    If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Melissa Berkey at
    (860) 486-5189 or Melissa.berkey@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop

    Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu

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  3. 9/6 UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

    UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

    Friday, September 6th, 2019

    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Rowe 213

    UConn IDEA Grant Information Session
    The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including:


    • Artistic and creative endeavors

    • Community service initiatives

    • Entrepreneurial ventures and prototype development

    • Research projects

    • Innovative, student-driven projects


    Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups.

    Attend the information session to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply!

    This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research.

    More Information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.

    Can’t attend an information session? Schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss your project ideas.

    If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Melissa Berkey at
    (860) 486-5189 or Melissa.berkey@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop

    Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu

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  4. 9/11 UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

    UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

    Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Rowe 131

    UConn IDEA Grant Information Session
    The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including:


    • Artistic and creative endeavors

    • Community service initiatives

    • Entrepreneurial ventures and prototype development

    • Research projects

    • Innovative, student-driven projects


    Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups.

    Attend the information session to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply!

    This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research.

    More Information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.

    Can’t attend an information session? Schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss your project ideas.

    If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Melissa Berkey at
    (860) 486-5189 or Melissa.berkey@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop

    Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu

    More
  5. 9/17 Getting Started in Undergraduate Research

    Getting Started in Undergraduate Research

    Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Oak Hall 109

    Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
    Are you interested in research but not sure how to get started? Join us to identify your goals for your participation in research and to develop a strategy for pursuing research opportunities at UConn and beyond.

    For more information, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/.

    If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu by September 12, 2019.

    Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, 486-7939, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu

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Recent News

  • • Student Accomplishments – May 2019
  • • Congratulations, 2019 SURF Award Recipients!
  • • Congratulations, Spring 2019 UConn IDEA Grant Recipients!
  • • 2019 Mentorship Excellence Awards
  • • Congratulations, Fall 2018 UConn IDEA Grant Recipients!
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