Announcements

This page is your one-stop for upcoming events with the Office of Undergraduate Research, as well as how to sign up for our email lists and Google Calendar notifications.

Please note that the application and matching process can take up to a month. Spring 2026 matching is currently underway.

ETHEL Research Journal

Check out UNC Charlotte’s undergraduate research journal! UNC Charlotte’s Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal, is seeking student guests for our upcoming “Research Spotlight” series. This podcast highlights your story behind the research you do: the inspiration, challenges, and insights that make each project unique. Each episode is conversational, recorded right here on campus, and open to students from all disciplines. No prior podcast experience is needed!

What to expect:
A short pre-chat to discuss your project and key ideas
A 20–30 minute recorded interview
Optional photos or clips for ETHEL’s social media

If you’re interested in being featured, please fill out our quick interest form. This is a great opportunity to share your research beyond the classroom and inspire other Niners to get involved! We would love to feature you on our Podcast!

November Events:

The competitions portal will open on November 3rd for mentors for Summer 2026 projects. The portal will close on January 14th.

The 2025 State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium will be held on the campus of Elon University on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Abstract submissions were due October 3, 2025.

The Honors Research Symposium will be held on November 21st, 2025 at the Dubois Center in Uptown Charlotte. Check-in is from 1:15 – 2:00 pm. The symposium will be held from 2:00 – 6:30 pm.

Other Events

Spring 2026 Information Session

View the information session for Spring 2026 here: OUR Youtube

Professional Development

PD workshops will be held on Mondays from 3-4pm this fall. The full schedule is available under Get Researching!

The first issue of the new ETHEL Undergraduate Research Journal is out!

Check out the new ETHEL Journal’s site to read the articles accepted for publication, learn more about the authors, listen to the first episodes of the ETHEL podcast series, and learn about the editorial board and opportunities to support ETHEL.

Did you miss the 2025 Summer Research Symposium? It’s not too late

See what OUR students did this summer! View presentations, ask questions of authors, or support your peers on the Summer Research Symposium companion site.

OUR Drop-In Hours

  • Wednesdays 10-11:30am, Thursdays 1-2:30pm or by appointment
    • Stop by the OUR Office at Barnard 109 to meet with a member of the OUR team
  • Individual meetings also available, see the About Us page for contact information.

Student Survey: NOW ACTIVE!

  • We are seeking student feedback to develop OUR programming and outreach
  • Survey link

Want to receive email updates from OUR about research opportunities and news?

Join the Student OUR Email List

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Steps to subscribe to the OUR Google Calendar:

1. Open Google Calendar on a computer

2. Click the “+” next to “Other calendars”

3. Select “Subscribe to calendar” and enter undergradresearch@uncc.edu