Welcome to the Office for Undergraduate Research (OUR)
What is Undergraduate Research?
At USF, undergraduate research is broadly defined as a project that enables individual students or groups of students to pose or work from a defined research question, apply methods of inquiry to generate findings, and share the findings with others through presentation and publication.
Engaging in undergraduate research is transformational and highly beneficial to students, faculty and the greater university community. Many studies show that students involved in undergraduate research achieve higher grades, have a deeper understanding of their chosen discipline and are more competitive for jobs, national awards and admission to graduate and professional school.
What We Do
Student Services
- Professional Development Workshops
- Interdisciplinary Research Scholarships
- Funding Opportunities for Research Related Travel
- OUR Sponsored Research Projects
- OUR Publication Awards
- Support for Travel to Present at Annual NCUR Conference
- Annual USF Undergraduate Research and Arts Colloquium
- OUR Computer Lab
- Undergraduate Research Consultation Services and Faculty Networking
- Guidance and Assistance Regarding Course Credit for Undergraduate Research
Program and Mentor Support
- UR Position Announcements and Applicant Screening
- Mentor Training Workshops and Resources
- Customized OUR Class Presentations
- Mentor Guidebook and Other Resources
- Assistance with UR Student Data, Tracking, and Assessment
- Assistance with UR Course Credit Options
- OUR Recruitment Support
- Funding to Support Courses that Include an UR Opportunity
Please explore our website to learn more about OUR services and training.
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Thanks OUR!
The OUR gave me a better idea of the possibilities that are out there and helped me realize my potential. With the help of the OUR, I have recently begun a laboratory research position and I am glad to be working in an environment where I can be a part of the solution. Thanks OUR! ~ Cedric Symonette, biology major more -
Summer 2012 Getting Started Workshop Schedule
Attend a workshop to learn how to get started in undergraduate research. Register Here more -
Collegiate Inventors Competition- Application Deadline June 15, 2012
The Collegiate Inventors Competition recognizes student inventors whose research and inventions will change our future. Application deadline June 15, 2012.2012 Invent Now: Collegiate Inventors Competition more -
Undergraduate Research and Arts Colloquium participants Receive Top Honors
Ms. Elise Fisher, who presented a poster at the Colloquium, won the top honor for the best undergraduate research paper on advertising and society from the Advertising Education Foundation. Ms. Fisher also won $1,000 and is in consideration for publication in the AEF’s Journal Advertising & Society Review. Her paper is titled, “Levels of Female Sexuality in Athletic-related Advertising.& ... more -
Access to the OUR During Construction this Summer
This summer, the second floor of the USF Tampa Library will be transformed! A complete renovation of the southern half of the floor will add a modern open-seating study lounge to the existing Learning Commons and a 300+ seat STEM computer lab (science, technology, engineering, math) to serve USF students in their quest for academic success. The OUR will be open during construction. Visitors ... more
