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.
September Events:
Professional Development
PD workshops will be held on Mondays from 3-4pm this fall. The full schedule is available under Get Researching!
OUR Scholars Applications
Undergraduate students interested in research can apply for the OUR Scholars program for Spring 2026! The competitions portal will open Thursday, September 18 and will close on Thursday, October 16!
SNCURCS
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 are due by 11:59pm on October 3, 2025. Apply through OUR to cover your conference registration and travel expenses.
Spring 2026 Information Session
Join us on Zoom, Friday, September 19 for an information session regarding the OUR Scholars Program for Spring 2026.
October Events:
October 1, 2025 we are hosting a Meet the Mentor event. Join us in Popp Martin Student Union Room 200 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm to meet your potential mentor! This is a great opportunity to network with other students as well as faculty mentors!
Other Events
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?