Due to the winter storm warning currently in effect, the 2023 OUR Awards Ceremony will be held 100% virtually today, April 3, 2023 from 10:30AM-12:00PM: visit our website for information on how to join the livestream.

Congratulations to Malea Bauer (Professor Amos Guiora, College of Law).

“Silence is Violence: A National Legislative Proposal for the Criminalization of the Enabler to Institutional Abuse”

Students who have been awarded the Dee, Francis Family, and Parent Fund scholarships will be acknowledged at the OUR Awards Ceremony on April 3. 

The Office of Undergraduate Research is successful because of the donors and commitment provided by our university partners. In particular we would like to thank: the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Dee Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation, Parent Fund, Mr. Karl Schatten, and Mr. Dennis Monson.  We are also grateful to the 420 faculty and mentors who collaborate with the OUR representing the 18 colleges across the University of Utah. It is because of our campus and external partners that we are able to support campus-wide commitments to undergraduate research as a high impact practice.

We are delighted to report that U Giving Day 2023 was a success for our office! We raised $1,818, which came just under $200 shy of our original goal of $2000.

The OUR Team would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser: all funds raised will be put directly towards continuing to support undergraduate research experiences at the U. 

4/19, 11am-12pm - Guiding Principles in Native American Research

Check out these on-demand presentations included in the Careers & Research track: 

Demystifying Graduate School & Tips to Conquering Imposter Syndrome 

Funding Grad School 

Personal Statements 

Letters of Recommendation  

Community-Based Research 

How to Read a Research Article 

And more! Visit our website to find even more on-demand presentations.

Contributors to Range: Undergraduate Research Journal Volume 23, Issue 2 are specially invited to this event to celebrate their research and publication accomplishments. Drop by to enjoy some donuts & coffee with the Office of Undergraduate Research on Friday, April 14, 8:30-10AM in the Sill Center Conference Room.

Visit our new Community Based Research webpage! Special thanks to Joshua Chang for his close collaboration with our office in developing this resource for students.

The Diversity in STEM conference is a local multidisciplinary gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM.

Diversity in STEM will feature workshops for undergraduate students to prepare for graduate school, poster presentations, information about undergraduate research opportunities, a lunch social, and various “talks from scientists” on STEM topics on April 8, 2023 from 10AM - 4PM.

Funding Fridays: 2-3pm every Friday – connect about funding this April on the 7th, 14th, and 21st. Registration required.

IRB Lab: Drop-in in-person/via Zoom to receive support on your Institutional Review Board application. 9am-12pm April 12th.

Interested in undergraduate research, but unsure where to start? Have specific questions about publication, presenting your research, or just looking for more support? Schedule an appointment with a staff or peer mentor.

Heads up to students wanting to receive the Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) and UROP scholars – did you miss presenting at UCUR? Virtual presentation available – deadline to upload presentation: April 14, 2023. 

For more information, visit: https://our.utah.edu/scholarships

Are you an undergraduate researcher traveling to a conference or need supplies for your research project? Apply before the end of the month: https://our.utah.edu/travel-small-grants  

Want to receive an undergraduate research scholar designation in your transcript? Visit https://our.utah.edu/ursd for requirements. Deadline for Spring 2023 is April 25. 

Are you a faculty member/instructor who would like to share more information about the OUR with their students? Request a classroom presentation by clicking the button below! OUR Staff and Undergraduate Research Leaders are available to present 20-30 minute presentations about the Office and available resources for undergraduates across disciplines.