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OUR Advisory Council Meeting
The OUR Advisory Council encourages campus efforts of faculty members, departments, and colleges to incorporate undergraduate researchers into the research enterprise at the University of Utah; reward outstanding undergraduate research mentors; suggests and encourage procedures through which students may improve the effectiveness of the undergraduate research processes; makes recommendations concerning undergraduate research awards for early explorations, Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR).
Council is by nomination only. More info.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
OUR Education Series: Faculty Mentors Information Session About Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
This session is for University of Utah faculty – professors who are career line and tenure track. Learn about Summer Program for Undergraduate Research, how it benefits faculty, and tips for applying to be a mentor for future summer opportunities.
Presenters: Dr. Annie Fukushima, Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies & Director, Office of Undergraduate Research , Angie Leiva, Academic Program Coordinator, REGISTER HERE.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Shelly Parker. Contact Email: shelly.parker@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Monthly Deadline to Apply for OUR Travel & Small Grants
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides funding opportunities for students whose research requires travel or other support.
When to Apply: Grants are considered monthly. Travel Grant and Small Grant applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of the outcome by the 7th day of every month. This means all applications (including the faculty mentor portion) must be submitted no later than the last day of the previous month. Grants are for future expenses only (applications submitted in the same month as the travel will not be accepted).
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, August 31, 2025.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Labor Day - U Closed
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, September 1, 2025.
Early Exploration Scholars Research Tour - Marriott Library
The Early Exploration Scholars Program fosters student connections with faculty mentors. Early Exploration Scholars learn about research opportunities at the University of Utah and receive a $250 scholarship to explore connecting with prospective faculty mentors surrounding research. The program provides opportunities to grow research interests early on in an academic journey.
This "Working Through Research Aspirations" tour will start in the first floor lobby of the Marriott Library. Studies have shown that star researchers are also big readers. On this stop on the Research Tour, learn how to find what research is out there and how to use it to develop your own research aspirations. Bonus feature: also learn about the library’s best study spots. Special thanks to our host librarian, Allyson Mower.
Space is limited and priority will be given to Early Exploration Scholars. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
OUR Education Series: Undergraduate Researcher (Student) Panel
In this panel discussion, student panelists will answer questions about working with faculty mentors, and provide attendees with their perspectives on this invaluable relationship. This discussion would benefit students at any stage in their research involvement. Undergraduate Research Leader Panelists: America Cox , Megan McCormick , Isabella Scalice, Facilitator: Dr. Lauri Linder, Professor, Nursing, Register Here.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Early Exploration Scholars Research Tour - Neurology & Anatomy
The Early Exploration Scholars Program fosters student connections with faculty mentors. Early Exploration Scholars learn about research opportunities at the University of Utah and receive a $250 scholarship to explore connecting with prospective faculty mentors surrounding research. The program provides opportunities to grow research interests early on in an academic journey.
This tour will start in room 4340 of the Sorenson Molecular Biology Building and will focus on the Shepherd, Heys, and Wachowiak Neurobiology Labs.
Please wear closed-toed shoes and long pants.
Space is limited and priority will be given to Early Exploration Scholars. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building - James LeVoy (SMBB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
OUR Education Series: Crafting an Effective Resume/CV
In this workshop we will discuss the differences between a resume and CV, how to make your resume/CV stand out and how to tailor your resume/CV to a specific opportunity. By the end of the workshop, you should have a better understanding of what employers and graduate schools are looking for in a resume/CV and how best to communicate your strengths, skills, and experiences.
Presenter: Laura Cleave, Career Coach, U Career Success
For more info and to register.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Early Exploration Scholars Research Tour - Sociology
The Early Exploration Scholars Program fosters student connections with faculty mentors. Early Exploration Scholars learn about research opportunities at the University of Utah and receive a $250 scholarship to explore connecting with prospective faculty mentors surrounding research. The program provides opportunities to grow research interests early on in an academic journey.
This Community and Global Health tour will take place on the third and fourth floors of the BEH South.
Space is limited and priority will be given to Early Exploration Scholars. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Social & Behavioral Sciences (BEH S). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Monthly Deadline to Apply for OUR Travel & Small Grants
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides funding opportunities for students whose research requires travel or other support.
When to Apply: Grants are considered monthly. Travel Grant and Small Grant applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of the outcome by the 7th day of every month. This means all applications (including the faculty mentor portion) must be submitted no later than the last day of the previous month. Grants are for future expenses only (applications submitted in the same month as the travel will not be accepted).
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Early Exploration Scholars Research Tour - Health and Kinesiology
The Early Exploration Scholars Program fosters student connections with faculty mentors. Early Exploration Scholars learn about research opportunities at the University of Utah and receive a $250 scholarship to explore connecting with prospective faculty mentors surrounding research. The program provides opportunities to grow research interests early on in an academic journey.
This tour will take place in room 202 in the HPER-East building. The College of Health Research Center offers a diverse range of research opportunities, focusing on human health and performance. The areas of research include: Sleep Circadian Physiology & Cognition, Exercise Intervention & Exercise Testing, Mobility & Stability, and Musculoskeletal Biomechanics. To complete the research, the center has a metabolic kitchen and wet lab. Special thanks to our host Meredith Liddiard and the PIs of HPER-East.
Space is limited and priority will be given to Early Exploration Scholars. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: HPER East (HPR E). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
OUR Advisory Council Meeting
The OUR Advisory Council encourages campus efforts of faculty members, departments, and colleges to incorporate undergraduate researchers into the research enterprise at the University of Utah; reward outstanding undergraduate research mentors; suggests and encourage procedures through which students may improve the effectiveness of the undergraduate research processes; makes recommendations concerning undergraduate research awards for early explorations, Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR).
Council is by nomination only. More info.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Early Exploration Scholars Research Tour - Huntsman Cancer Institute
The Early Exploration Scholars Program fosters student connections with faculty mentors. Early Exploration Scholars learn about research opportunities at the University of Utah and receive a $250 scholarship to explore connecting with prospective faculty mentors surrounding research. The program provides opportunities to grow research interests early on in an academic journey.
This tour showcases the Huntsman Cancer Institute's leading-edge cancer research and treatment facilities. The tour covers various areas that are integral to Huntsman's cancer research goals. It begins at the Primary Children’s and Families’ Cancer Research Center (HCI-South, 2000 Circle of Hope), renowned for its groundbreaking work in cancer treatment and prevention. This facility also houses the Utah Population Database, a critical resource for genetic research. Visitors then explore the Research Labs, which focus on prevalent cancers in the Mountain West. Next, the tour highlights the G. Hatch Proton Therapy Center, known for it…
Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research South - Huntsman (HCI IV). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
OUR Education Series: Navigating Inevitable Uncertainty in Research (and Life)
Research is often mythologized as logical, linear, and progressing along pre-planned pathways. However, research rarely unfolds as we imagine. In this conversation, we will talk about embracing the inevitable uncertainty that emerges from research and think about how to make principled judgments when faced with situations we cannot yet imagine.
Presenter: Dr. David Stroupe, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, Register Here.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
OUR Education Series: One Artist’s Studio Practice
Learn from an artist how to approach project design through a series of paintings and artist's books including the most recent, “Thirty Days in Spain.” O'Hara Ure will show dozens of slides describing how a formal approach to project design can benefit the creativity in and through research.
Presenter: Maureen O'Hara Ure, Professor, Art & Art History
Register here.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Early Exploration Scholars Research Tour - Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute
The Early Exploration Scholars Program fosters student connections with faculty mentors. Early Exploration Scholars learn about research opportunities at the University of Utah and receive a $250 scholarship to explore connecting with prospective faculty mentors surrounding research. The program provides opportunities to grow research interests early on in an academic journey.
This tour will take place on the third floor of WEB. The Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute is a permanent research institute at the University of Utah that focuses on the development of new scientific computing and visualization techniques, tools, and systems with primary applications to biomedical engineering.
Space is limited and priority will be given to Early Exploration Scholars. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Warnock Engineering Building - John and Marva (WEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Monthly Deadline to Apply for OUR Travel & Small Grants
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides funding opportunities for students whose research requires travel or other support.
When to Apply: Grants are considered monthly. Travel Grant and Small Grant applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of the outcome by the 7th day of every month. This means all applications (including the faculty mentor portion) must be submitted no later than the last day of the previous month. Grants are for future expenses only (applications submitted in the same month as the travel will not be accepted).
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 31, 2025.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research on Capitol Hill (ROCH) Application Deadline
The Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of Government Relations and the Office of Undergraduate Research select students each year to exhibit their work via posters to Utah State legislators. Research on Capitol Hill (ROCH) demonstrates the importance of undergraduate research and creative work from the top two research universities in this state: University of Utah and Utah State University. For more information CLICK HERE.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 31, 2025.
UROP Spring 2026 Application Deadline
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides undergraduate students and mentors the opportunity to work together on research or creative projects. Click here for more info.
Contact Phone: 801-581-8070. Contact Email: our@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 31, 2025.
Deadline to submit to The Range: Undergraduate Research Journal
The deadline to submit to The Range: Undergraduate Research Journal's 2025 Issue 1 is November 1, 2024. For more information click here.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 11:59 PM.
Early Exploration Scholars Research Tour - Wearable Robotics
The Early Exploration Scholars Program fosters student connections with faculty mentors. Early Exploration Scholars learn about research opportunities at the University of Utah and receive a $250 scholarship to explore connecting with prospective faculty mentors surrounding research. The program provides opportunities to grow research interests early on in an academic journey.
This tour in 1333 MEK will focus on wearable robotic solutions that leverage mechanism design and modern computational methods. This laboratory aspires to make a positive impact on daily living of individuals with motor impairments through increased independence and social inclusion.
Space is limited and priority will be given to Early Exploration Scholars. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Kennecott Mechanical Engineering Building - Rio Tinto (MEK). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.