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.
October Events:
Spring 2025 Student Applications Open NOW!
- Applications will open on September 23rd and close on October 22nd.
- We have a new internal competitions portal, so don’t wait until the last minute.
- See which mentors are looking for an undergraduate research student this spring (full details at the portal link above)
Spring 2025 OUR Scholars Application Info Session
- Have questions about undergraduate research? What is it? Why should I do research? How will it help me in my classes or getting hired after graduation? How do I get involved? How do I find opportunities? How do I apply? What does a good application look like? How do I make my resume reflect my research experiences? How do I attend conferences and present my research?
- The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) can answer all these questions and many more. Join us for our series of virtual information sessions with members of OUR Staff. Please RSVP in Niner Engage using the respective links:
- October 11th from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm, October 18th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, October 18th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Ongoing Events
We are Hiring! FWS: Office of Undergraduate Research Student Programs Intern
- Student will be working up to 11 hours per week assisting with program planning and communication including but not limited to supporting office communications including email, social media, Symposium, calendar and website announcements.
- Additional roles for representing the Office through tabling events, drop-in hours, student organization visits, and OUR yearly events including URC is required. The student will work on specific projects associated with OUR related events and activities.
- This role will assist with basic administrative functions of the office including but not limited to light office duties (greeting visitors, answering phones, recording meeting notes, responding to email, filing, posting campus signage, and oral and written communication).
- If interested, submit a resume and cover letter to the Hire-A-Niner job posting
- Only Federal Work Study eligible applicants
Summer 2024
- Did you know that over 100 students participated in the Summer Research Symposium on August 2nd at the Popp Martin Student Union
- What did you do for your summer vacation? Hear from OUR Summer Scholars and other researchers from programs across UNC Charlotte talk about their summer full of amazing research discoveries!
- More details about SRC can be found here!
Academic-Year Reminders
OUR Drop-In Hours
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Mondays and 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesdays
- 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?