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Office of Undergraduate Research
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Mission

The OUR supports and promotes the undergraduate research community at NCSU, providing tools, resources, and guidance to students, faculty, and staff.

Notice:

The Office of Undergraduate Research will operate remotely on Fridays during May. Please reach out via undergraduate-research@ncsu.edu for assistance during those business hours.

Upcoming Events

All Events
May 29

Friday2:00 PM

Project Supply Grant Virtual Help Sessions
Jun 02

Tuesday9:00 AM

How To Write a Research Paper
Jun 04

Thursday11:00 AM

Project Supply Grant In-Person Help Sessions

Choose Your Preferred Option to Learn About Undergraduate Research

Self-Guided

Browse our online “Getting Started” resources laid out as simple steps.

Step 1-Explore Different Forms of Research

One-on-One Meetings

Make an appointment or drop by during office hours to meet with a Research Ambassador.

Meet with Us

Live, Virtual Workshops

Register for a “How to Get Started in Research” workshop.

Workshops

Upcoming opportunities to present your research

A student researcher explains their research at the summer undergraduate research and creativity symposium. They are standing in front of their poster gesturing towards it while more students with posters are in the background.

Summer Annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium

Undergraduate researchers in all research fields across the campus share their hard work (at any stage in the process) through poster and oral presentations.

Research-curious students are especially encouraged to attend and learn how they can get started!

Date: July 31, 2026
Students on the sidewalk creating drawings based on their research using chalk. Visitors are standing nearby talking with student artists.

Fall Sidewalk Symposium

Undergraduate researchers from across the campus share their hard work (at any stage in the process) by drawing it on the sidewalk outside of DH Hill Jr Library.  All levels of artistic ability are welcome at this relaxed.

Research-curious students are especially encouraged to attend and learn how they can get started.

Date: September 2026
Student researcher standing up to give their research slam presentation to a room full of visitors sitting down. Screens behind the speaker show their slides.

Fall Research Slam

Undergraduate researchers nominated by their mentors are selected to share their research in 5-minute presentations followed by a panel discussion answering questions from the audience.

This event is specifically designed to engage community members and fellow students from outside fields. Students interested in starting research are particularly welcome!

Date: October 2026

upcoming opportunities to fund your research

As an example of undergraduate research a chemistry student in a lab wearing safety gear is examining a flask with a dark-colored fluid inside.

Project Supply Grants

Receive up to $500 for research supplies and up to $1000 for your work ($15/hr) for Fall 2026!

Applicants must attend a Project Supply Grant Help Session to become eligible. Check the list of OUR Workshops for session scheduling. Does not apply to previous awardees.

Application Window: May 26-June 26, 2026 11:59 p.m.
As an example of undergraduate research, student researchers interact with movement tracking software displayed in real time on a screen in front of them. Their work will inform humanoid robotics work.

OUR-Federal Work-Study Research Assistant Program

Receive hourly compensation for your research through the Federal Work-Study program. Awardees can earn $15/hr up to their individual maximum.

Applicants must be meaningfully engaged in research and eligible for Federal Work-Study.

Application Window: TBD
Student researcher presenters their research as a poster presentation at a state-wide conference.

Travel Awards

Receive up to $200 in matching funds (matched by your mentor or department) for travel to present your research at a conference.

Applications are reviewed/approved on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students may apply for multiple conferences.

Application Window: 3 Weeks Before Travel

Workshops

All are welcome and we have something for everyone!
How to Get Started in Research; Project Supply Grant Help Sessions; Crafting Research Presentations; Tools to Enhance Your Research, Data Analysis, Writing, and Communication; Applying to Graduate School; and Financial Wellness

More About OUR Workshops