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At the Office for Undergraduate Research (OUR), we believe that students who engage in research during their college careers are better prepared to collaborate with others to improve our world and to become tomorrow’s leaders. We help undergraduates get connected to the larger Carolina research community, find research funding, and share their research with others.
Get Involved in Research
Research Opportunities
Wondering where to start? Click here to find out more about our learn/connect/engage framework for getting involved in research.
More About Research Opportunities
Fund Your Research
We can help you find summer funding, travel to present your research at a conference, and find other great funding sources at Carolina.
Share Your Research
Learn about our Spring Celebration of Undergraduate Research, publishing, and funding for conference presentations.
News & Updates
Support WinSPIRE by Eating Chipotle!
WinSPIRE is hosting a fundraiser to support its Summer Research Program, and you can help out by ordering Chipotle on March 18.
→ Read MoreFirst-Years Are Encouraged to Apply to Marine Science REU at UNC-Wilmington
UNC-Wilmington’s Marine Science Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is now accepting applicants for Summer 2024.
→ Read MoreAmbassador of the Week: Divya Aikat
Check out our interview with OUR Ambassador Divya Aikat, who is a junior studying Biostatistics and Sociology.
→ Read MoreOUR Newsletter March 2024
Click here to read the latest news and updates in our March 2024 newsletter.
→ Read MoreAre You Interested in Engaging in Faculty Mentored Research? Apply for a Summer Award for Research Courses!
Eligible UNC-CH undergraduates can apply for a Summer Award for Research Courses (SARC) to cover the cost of tuition for one three-hour research intensive course.
→ Read MoreThe ECUIPP Lab is Hiring Undergraduate Research Interns
Students interested in community outreach and in public health and environmental research are encouraged to apply to the ECUIPP Lab.
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Upcoming Events
19
March
Navigating the Divisions of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Beyond
This workshop exposes students to research conducted specifically within the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and highlights the structures and functions of its various divisions.
20
March
Connecting with Researchers: Tips for Finding Labs and Writing Cold Emails
Learn how to find research opportunities by reaching out directly to research faculty via email.
21
March
Poster Design for Academic Research
Get ready for the Celebration of Undergraduate Research or other symposia this Spring and create an academic poster that stands out in the presentation hall!
27
March
Getting Started in Research During Your Sophomore or Junior Year (Zoom)
Learn how to enter the research community at UNC, including resources for identifying research opportunities, identifying faculty mentors and how the Office for Undergraduate Research can support your research efforts.