The Office of Undergraduate Research knows that the semester just started, but also during this time of the year: students are applying competitively for national summer research opportunities.
Do not miss out on our very own, Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR). Student applications for SPUR 2026 are now open! SPUR is a nationally competitive opportunity that gives undergraduates hands-on research experience across all disciplines from the arts to engineering— and everything in between. Students collaborate, learn, and get paid while building their resume and academic network. Don’t miss this chance, apply to SPUR!
Applications are due January 25.
See our SPUR Application Workshop Education Series event for information on applying for SPUR.
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2026 Spring Research Tours |
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The Office of Undergraduate Research is excited to announce our Spring 2026 Research Tours! These guided visits offer students an inside look at cutting‑edge research happening across campus. All undergraduate students interested in research—no experience required—are welcome to attend. Below are our scheduled tours and a short description.
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Marriott Library – J. Willard Marriott Library
January 29, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Discover how to find scholarly sources and navigate research tools to shape your own research interests. As a bonus, spend time in the ProtoSpace and explore the VR Arena!
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Douglass & Maricq Lab – Department of Neurobiology
February 10, 2026 · 2:30 PM · First Floor Lobby of BPRB
Explore how neural circuits shape learning, memory, and behavior.
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STARS Lab – Department of Materials Science & Engineering
March 5, 2026 · 11:30 AM · WBB 509
The STARS Lab uses high‑speed impact testing and advanced characterization techniques to study how processing influences material structure and performance.
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Shiri Lab – Interfacial & Transport Physics, Mechanical Engineering
March 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM · MEK 2337
Learn how researchers investigate transport behavior at material interfaces to uncover new physical laws.
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Speech Acquisition Lab – Department of Linguistics
April 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM · LNCO 2945
See how adults learn new sounds and how language backgrounds shape speech acquisition.
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Learn more & register:
Check out our website to learn more about each tour. Registration is required to attend.
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| Research Poster Presentation Workshop
Are you presenting at the Spring Symposium, Research on Capitol Hill, or UCUR? Come learn about the basics of creating and presenting a research poster. What to bring? Drafts of your poster, ideas, outlines of your presentation, or simply you. Register for Zoom here
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| Want OUR to come present to your class this spring?
Faculty, as you're planning your upcoming semester classes, consider having OUR come to tell your students about getting involved in research!
Click here to request a presentation
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FRIENDLY REMINDER!
The OUR Program Partners are comprised of research teams committed to fostering research that incorporates undergraduate research and they convene up to four times a year. The next partner meeting is January 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm via Zoom. To learn more, contact .
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Seniors are eligible to apply for the Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. If selected, fellows will work as research assistants to Carnegie’s senior scholars.
If you would like to learn more about the program or how to apply, contact Alison Shimko, Associate Director for the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (ONSC). Students MUST apply via ONCS.
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Have Questions or Need Support? |
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Drop in with your questions about applying for funds, research opportunities, and how to get started any Friday during Spring Semester, 1:00-3:00pm via Zoom or in person at 005 Sill Center starting January 16.
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Receive peer-mentoring and staff support when applying for IRB approval at the ! Drop in every other Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am via Zoom or 2130N Marriott Library starting January 7.
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If you have questions about research opportunities, funding, or any of OURs programs make a research advising appointment with the link below.
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