Skip to main content

News & Updates

Find out what’s going on with the Office for Undergraduate Research, read features about OUR-sponsored research, and learn about other news and opportunities here.

Filter by:



UNC-CH Undergraduates Present Their Research at Statewide Symposium

12/01/2023

Two undergraduate researchers from UNC-CH presented their research at the State of North Carolina’s Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium.

Read More


Research Opportunity in Environmental Health

11/30/2023

21st Century Environmental Health Scholars is seeking undergraduate researchers for summer 2024.

Read More


Fall 2023 MakerFest and Other Great BeAM Opportunities

11/17/2023

UNC Makers and supporters are invited to participate in Carolina’s Fall 2023 BeAM MakerFest on December 5th,

Read More


November 2023 Newsletter

11/07/2023

Click through to read the latest news and updates in our November 2023 newsletter.

Read More


JOURney Call for Proposals: Undergraduate Research Journal Articles

11/07/2023

UNC JOURney, Carolina’s interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal, is currently accepting submissions for its Annual 2023-2024 issue.

Read More


Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships: Applications Open Nov. 15

11/02/2023

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. 

Read More


Studying the Resilience of Carbon-Accumulating Seagrass: Olivia Key’s SURF Story

10/24/2023

Olivia Key conducted research at the Institute of Marine Sciences on the resilience of seagrass beds in North Carolina.

Read More


Finding His Research Rhythm: Hector Aizpurua’s SURF Story

10/11/2023

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. 

Read More


October 2023 Newsletter

10/06/2023

Read about University Research Week 2023, upcoming workshops, summer funding, and more in our most recent OUR Newsletter.

Read More


Apply now: Research Grants for Student Artists

10/06/2023

The Incubator Awards provide financial and research support for students using historical and rare library materials towards projects in the arts.

Read More