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Office of Undergraduate Research

Office of Undergraduate Research

We work to support and promote discovery-, inquiry-, scholarly- and creativity-based opportunities through mentored research experiences.

Featured UPCOMING Events

2023 ACC Meeting of the Minds pose together at the conference.

2024 ACC Meeting of the Minds Submissions

The 2024 ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference will be held at Notre Dame April 5-7, 2024. This is a competitive conference experience for students in all disciplines. Read more about the conference, requirements, and how to apply using the link provided. Applications are due January 22, 2024.

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NCUR 2024

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) will occur in April 2024 and will be hosted by California State University – Long Beach. Applications are due December 8; start considering your submission! Please inform the OUR if you are applying.

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Microscopy image of zinc chloride hydrate crystal, by Sydney Andersen

Spring 2024 Opportunities

You can begin a research experience in the Spring semester; meet with the OUR to learn how to find a mentor/opportunity.

If you’re currently working with a mentor, OUR Research Assistant position applications and FWS Research Assistant position applications will open again in December for Spring hiring.

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O. Roper Summer 2023 Research Award Project

Summer 2024 REUs/Programs

It’s time to start thinking about summer! REUs/Summer Programs have application deadlines January-March. Review 2024 NC State programs (page subject to updates), NSF programs, and more on the Summer Research Programs page.

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OUR Office

Meet with us!

Have questions about research? Schedule a meeting with an OUR Ambassador or OUR Staff via Navigate (you can also drop by the office). We’re happy to discuss upcoming events, funding, finding mentors and opportunities, and more.

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Upcoming Events

All Events
Jan 26

Friday3:00 PM

Make-A-Thon
Jan 27

Saturday8:00 AM

Make-A-Thon
Jan 28

Sunday9:00 AM

Make-A-Thon

New Student Stories
Coming Soon…

Envisioning Research winner and OUR Ambassador Kaitlyn Tiffany discusses her research in Paleontology.

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2023 Fall Seminar Series

Learn about research at NC State, research-related topics, and/or gain research-related professional development! Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned researcher, you’re required to attend or just curious — all are welcome!

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