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Office of Undergraduate Research

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

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OUR Award Submissions (Funding)

Summer 2023 OUR Award submissions will be accepted through March 26 (deadline extended; Fall 2023 are open through July 7). In order to have your submission read, you must attend a help session (see site for information). Review all instructions prior to submitting.

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Research Ambassador Applications

Interested in becoming an OUR research ambassador? Applications for ambassadors for Summer 2023 – Spring 2024 are open until March 20. AY2023-24 applications will open in Summer.

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SP22 Symposium Presentations

Spring Symposium 2023

Click here to read about Symposium, apply, and receive updates! All submissions must be received and mentor-reviewed by April 2 (submit only with a final draft and after discussing the submission with your mentor).

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The copper wolves at Wolf Plaza near the Free Expression tunnel. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Spring 2023 Seminar Series

Seminars provide students with research-related professional development and more information on research at NCSU. Join us if you’re just starting or you are a seasoned researcher, whether you’re required or just curious — all are welcome!

Information and registration on the Seminar page 
M. Beeson dives as part of undergraduate research at the Indra

Summer 2023 OUR RA Program

The Summer 2023 OUR RA application will be open April 17-21. Prepare your application ahead of these dates. We will not accept applications before or after these dates. Review the OUR RA page for requirements, restrictions, and additional information.

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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.

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

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2023 Spring 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!

FIND INFO AND REGISTER HERE