Office of Undergraduate Research

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

Fall 2023 Award Help Sessions

Want to submit for an OUR Award for Fall 2023 (or following semesters)? If you haven’t attended an award help session yet, you need to do so to have your proposal read. Review days and times to see what works for you.

Microscopy image of zinc chloride hydrate crystal, by Sydney Andersen

Envisioning Research Image Contest 2023

Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff are invited to submit visual representations of their research. Find more information on the Envisioning Research site and submit by June 19.

M. Beeson dives as part of undergraduate research at the Indra

Fall 2023 OUR Awards

Fall 2023 OUR Awards will be due on July 7. Make sure you plan ahead and attend a Help Session (required to have your proposal read) and review all requirements and templates.

A. Vasselli presents research at the Summer 2022 Symposium.

Summer 2023 NC State Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium

Summer Symposium will be held on July 27 and will take place at DH Hill Library. Review the Symposium site for information on submitting, preparing your work, and more!

Summer 2023 Seminars

Whether you’re required to attend a seminar or just curious about research-related topics, review the Seminar opportunities available for Summer 2023.

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, getting ready for Fall, and more.

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

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2023 Summer 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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