Office of 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.

Upcoming Events

11/28 UConn IDEA Grant Information Session
11/29 SURF Information Session
12/6 UConn IDEA Grant Office Hours
12/6 SURF Office Hours
12/7 UConn IDEA Grant Office Hours

UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Oak 201

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

â¢ Artistic & creative endeavors

â¢ Community service initiatives

â¢ Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development

â¢ Research projects

â¢ Innovative, student-driven projects

Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups working collaboratively on a project.

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.

Canât 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

SURF Information Session

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McHugh Hall 206

The UConn Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research or creative projects. Find out how to apply and what makes an application successful.

This information session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu by November 23, 2018.

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

UConn IDEA Grant Office Hours

Thursday, December 6th, 2018

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Rowe 409

Do you have questions about the UConn IDEA Grant application? Would you like to have your application materials reviewed?

Stop by Rowe 409 during UConn IDEA Grant Office Hours:

â¢ Thursday, December 6th, 1:00pm-4:00pm

â¢ Friday, December 7th, 10:00am-1:00pm

Summer Funding Deadline:
Monday, December 17th, 2018

Academic Year Funding
Deadline: Monday, March 11th, 2019

You can also email program coordinator Melissa Berkey (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) to set up an appointment or with questions on the UConn IDEA Grant Program.

Program Information
The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including creative endeavors, research projects, community service initiatives, entrepreneurial ventures, and other innovative projects.

Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups working collaboratively on a project.

More information is available at http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.

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

SURF Office Hours

Thursday, December 6th, 2018

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Rowe 401/403

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research and creative projects. Do you have questions about the SURF program? Would you like someone to review your proposal, budget, and timeline?

Come to SURF Office Hours sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/surf/.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu or 860-486-7939 by November 27, 2018.

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

UConn IDEA Grant Office Hours

Friday, December 7th, 2018

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Rowe 409

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

• Apply Now for Summer 2019 Research Opportunities
• Student Accomplishments – May 2018
• 2018 Mentorship Excellence Awards
• Congratulations, 2018 SURF Award Recipients!
• Congratulations, Spring 2018 UConn IDEA Grant Recipients!

Share Your Accomplishments!

Complete this online form to tell the OUR about your accomplishments in research, scholarship, or creative activity.

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