Undergraduate Research
Beginning undergraduate research can be a little intimidating. "How do I find a lab?" What are faculty researching?" "Do I have the skills to be a researcher?
Despite these concerns, participating in undergraduate research is a valuable opportunity that is worth the effort. In fact, student-researchers at UCCS earn higher GPAs than their non-researching peers by 24%, they have a 20% higher graduation rate, and they are almost twice as likely to pursue graduate studies (Undergraduate Research Academy Impact Data, 2019). Research also offers the opportunity to connect with fellow students and faculty interested in the same important topics you are and together you can help contribute to the knowledge of tomorrow!
To promote undergraduate research, the Center for Student Research provides information to help the process go smoother. We can help you find a faculty mentor, connect you to resources like funding opportunities, and we will provide workshops throughout the year to help you hone your research and presentation skills. We can even help you get your research published in the UCCS Undergraduate Research Journal!
Check out all the on and off-campus research opportunities below and see our New Researcher Guide here. You can also send us an email or stop by Main Hall 316 for more information!
On-Campus Opportunities
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Undergraduate Research Academy
The Undergraduate Research Academy encourages students to expand their education beyond the classroom through participation in research and creative projects mentored by UCCS faculty. The URA also includes $3,500 in funding for student-faculty research teams. Learn more and apply today!
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Undergraduate Student Research Travel Program
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Humanities Research Assistant Training Program
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National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Student Fellowship Program
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships offer three years of support for advanced study in Chemistry, Computer and Information Systems Science/Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences (includes Biological Sciences, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences (includes Economics), STEM Education. Awards carry a $34,000 stipend for 12-month tenures plus a cost-of-education allowance of $12,000 per tenure
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LAS opportunitiesLAS Student-Faculty Research/Creative Works Grants
Contact Margie Oldham for more information.
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EAS opportunitiesEngineering and Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
Contact Dr. Todd Bredbenner for more information
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School of Public AffairsSPA Student Research Travel Opportunities
Contacting Assistant Dean Regina Winters for more information
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College of EducationLeadership, Research, and Foundations Student Research Opportunities
Contacting Dr. Sylvia Mendez for more information
Off-campus and Summer Opportunities
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UCHealth Memorial Injury Prevention and Research Institute (MIPRI)
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Summer Research Opportunities
There are a number of national and international research opportunities available to undergraduates during the summer.
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National Conference of Undergraduate Research
Present your research at a national conference! Abstract submissions will open on September 30 for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, which will be held at Montana State University Bozeman on March 26-28, 2020.