Have you heard of the Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD)?  It recognizes a student’s commitment to their development as a researcher during their undergraduate career. 

Students who have conducted at least two semesters of research (UROP or otherwise), presented at an OUR symposium, and submitted to RANGE: Undergraduate Research Journal can apply the semester they graduate.  In addition to receiving a cord to wear at graduation, they also have the "Undergraduate Research Scholar" designation appear in the awards section of their transcripts.

Graduating this Fall? Click here to apply by the last day of classes,  December 4. 

Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR)

This year's Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR) is being held at Weber State University on February 27, 2026. 

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to present!

OUR Spring Scholarships

Looking for funding to support your research? The Francis Family and Parent Fund Scholarships offer $1,200 to all undergraduate student researches working with a faculty mentor. Seniors graduating in the spring semester are encouraged to apply. Please note, priority will be given to students who have completed two semesters of UROP.

Click on the below scholarships to  apply by December 1. 

The Parent Fund is sustained by parents and supports student-centered programs and initiatives. The Parent Fund plays an integral role in the University of Utah’s ability to provide students with exceptional opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

The Francis Family Endowment Fund was established by John A. Francis in memory of his wife, Irene F. Francis, and to acknowledge the work of his son, John G. Francis, professor of political science at the University of Utah. The Francis Endowment Fund recognizes outstanding undergraduate researchers in the arts, social sciences, and the humanities.

National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)

Present your research at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research taking place April 13-15, 2026 in Richmond, VA . Deadline to submit: December 5

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!

Check out the SPUR Information Session held on 11/3.

Everyone is invited to attend the last  research tour of the semester on  Digital Matters, a field that operates at the intersection of technology, computing, the humanities, arts, and design. It offers original research opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty interested in asking "big picture" questions about culture taken up in the arts and humanities while developing quantitative skills and digital literacy. 

Join us Wednesday, November 19, 2-3 pm in room 2751 at the Marriott Library.  Register here.   

Check out the 80+ virtual education series where we provide content that supports learning about research beyond the classroom. They cover a range of topics from mentoring, to ethics, to citational practices, and presenting research.

Click here to see the wide range of content. 

Virtual Fall Symposium

Want to present your research in the virtual fall symposium going live on December 5?  The submission deadline is November 30, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Click here for more info including the recording of the Virtual Presentation Workshop held on November 7. 

Virtual Fall Symposium Poster Evaluators Needed

OUR is looking for virtual poster evaluators for the Fall 2025 Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium on December 5. Interested faculty, postdoctoral scholars, doctoral or master’s graduate students, or staff holding a research-focused graduate degree are encouraged to sign-up.

Poster evaluators can be eligible to be in a drawing for their choice of wireless headphones, earbuds, or speakers.  Click here to sign up. 

Friendly reminder to college leadership and faculty: 

Each college will be submitting nominations for the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher and Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentors by March 1. 

Connect with your college contact to learn more.  For more information on the nomination process, click here.

November 19th   
11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Learning Space room 2753
Marriott Library

Bridging the Data Divide

Join us for Bridging the Data Divide: A Conversation on Data Integration, hosted at the Marriott Library. Researchers and professionals today face complex questions that can only be answered by combining data from multiple sources. This event brings together experts from across disciplines to explore strategies for bridging these data divides and enhancing research collaboration. Click here to register

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.

Drop in with your questions about applying for funds, research opportunities, and how to get started any Friday during Fall Semester, 1:00-3:00pm via Zoom or in person at 005 Sill Center.

Join us every other Wednesday, 1:00-2:30 pm via Zoom or 2130N Marriott Library.  Click here for the schedule and to sign up.  

If you have questions about research opportunities, funding, or any of OURs programs make a research advising appointment with the link below.