News & Updates
News & Updates
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JOURney Call for Proposals: Undergraduate Research Journal Articles
UNC JOURney, Carolina’s interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal, is currently accepting submissions for its Annual 2023-2024 issue.
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships: Applications Open Nov. 15
SURF recipients are paid a $4,000 stipend to engage in undergraduate research for at least 9 weeks, with a minimum of 20 hours/week during the summer.
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Studying the Resilience of Carbon-Accumulating Seagrass: Olivia Key’s SURF Story
Olivia Key conducted research at the Institute of Marine Sciences on the resilience of seagrass beds in North Carolina.
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Finding His Research Rhythm: Hector Aizpurua’s SURF Story
Héctor Aizpurúa, Jr. recounts his journey from remedial English classes to writing his honors thesis on the musical traditions of the displaced people of the Panama Canal.
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October 2023 Newsletter
Read about University Research Week 2023, upcoming workshops, summer funding, and more in our most recent OUR Newsletter.
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Apply now: Research Grants for Student Artists
The Incubator Awards provide financial and research support for students using historical and rare library materials towards projects in the arts.
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September 2023 Newsletter
Read about University Research Week 2023, upcoming workshops, and more in our most recent OUR Newsletter.
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UNC JOURney Accepting Submissions for 2023-2024 Issue
UNC JOURney is currently accepting submissions for its Annual 2023-2024 issue.
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SURF Stories 2023
From peanut allergies to the death penalty, Carolina’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURFs) are gaining hands-on research experience in the lab and the field. Read more about six of this year’s recipients and their research via our partners over at Endeavors.
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Info for First Year Students
While the majority of first year students don’t participate in research, your first year on campus is a great time to start learning about the opportunities at Carolina and connecting with researchers. This page provides a quick summary of how to get started.
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