Happy New Year Office of Undergraduate Research community! As we head into 2026, the new year brings a ton for research: new epiphanies with research, redirection of research efforts, and affirmation of what one is doing. I want to thank you all for being a part of our research community that comprises of faculty, staff, and students. Looking back at 2025 there were many milestones made in undergraduate research including: OUR funded nearly 700 undergraduate researchers, approximately 7,000 people attended the Undergraduate Research Education Series, over 30,000 on social media, and 968 reached through tabling and classroom presentations. This work is done because of our campus partners, and I want to thank the OUR Team.
2026 brings us ongoing positive announcements and we are pleased to announce 251 undergraduate researchers were selected to receive funding for Spring 2026 through , , , and to participate in high impact practices with mentored research. Congratulations to our funded undergraduates and mentors.
Annie Isabel Fukushima, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies
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| 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.
Application workshop on January 13. See the below "Spring Education Series" for more details.
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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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