Office of Undergraduate Research

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Award program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students’ summer research and creative projects. The SURF program is open to undergraduate students in all majors at all campuses who plan to graduate no earlier than December 2024. Students can apply for funding of up to $4,500 per student. Join us to learn how to apply and what makes an application successful. This information session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Additional information on the SURF Award program can be found at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/surf/. If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the session.

Are you interested in a summer research experience but not sure where to start? In this session, we will discuss strategies and resources for identifying opportunities that fit your goals and interests.

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

If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop.

Are you applying for opportunities that require letters of recommendation? Attend this session to learn more about who and how to ask for a recommendation, and pitfalls to avoid in the process.

Join the online session at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/workshops/

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

If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Award program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students’ summer research and creative projects. The SURF program is open to undergraduate students in all majors at all campuses who plan to graduate no earlier than December 2024. Students can apply for funding of up to $4,500 per student. Join us to learn how to apply and what makes an application successful. Monday, December 4, 4:00-5:00pm - Join the online session by visiting https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/workshops/

Direct WebEx link: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=m84aae9196fe3c97fae73c940dbc78d66

This information session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Additional information on the SURF Award program can be found at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/surf/. If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the session.

The Health Research Program offers a pathway into undergraduate research for students with interests in health and the biomedical sciences. By facilitating connections between UConn Health researchers and UConn undergraduates, this program involves more students in the cutting-edge research at the Farmington campus. The Health Research Program includes a combination of academic year and summer research opportunities, offering undergraduates and their faculty mentors a structure for sustained engagement in research projects, maximizing student learning and preparation for graduate study and/or careers in the health professions.

Information Sessions

For an overview of the program, students are encouraged to attend one of the HRP Information Sessions below:

• Monday, November 13, 4:00-5:00pm, McHugh 110
• Tuesday, December 5, 4:00-5:00pm, online – WebEx link