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Get started in research

Has a professor sparked your interest in a topic during a course? Is there a project or an area of research that you have been dying to explore? If so, you may want to consider research as an undergraduate. Undergraduate research gives you a chance to dig deeper into a discipline with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

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Department & Program Pathways into Research

The OUR has partnered with academic departments and programs to understand the different contacts, policies, and opportunities regarding undergraduate research in their units, which the OUR is hosting in this central inventory.

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About Our Office

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) serves as a valuable resource for students beginning to explore the concept of undergraduate research. From helping students discern their own research paths and find a mentor, to connecting them to research funding and programs at WashU and beyond, to providing opportunities to share their work, we support all undergraduates, in all disciplines, and in all schools. 

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Summer Research Programs

Start planning your summer research experience. Learn more about the WashU SURGE, and uSTAR summer research programs. Some deadlines are as early as February 1. 

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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Frick Forum (1st floor) and other locations in Bauer/Knight Halls

Registration will open early fall semester

Summer Science Seminar Series (1/7)

Moore Auditorium

Summer Science Seminar Series (2/7)

Moore Auditorium

Have questions about undergraduate research?

The Office of Undergraduate Research provides guidance and resources to students interested in pursuing research. Reach out to us today to make an appointment with a member of our team to learn more.

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