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IRB Lab
The IRB Lab is a partnership with the University of Utah Institutional Review Board. The IRB Lab is a bimonthly open work session space for students to receive peer-mentoring and staff support when applying for Institutional Review Board approval.
This IRB Lab will take place every other Wednesday, from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click the link below to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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.
Monday, August 31, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Program Partners Meeting
To grow opportunities for faculty, staff, and undergraduate researchers, and to learn about opportunities and potential cross-campus collaborations, OUR will convene research teams across the university working with undergraduate researchers four times a year as the OUR Programs Partnership.
Register to become an OUR Program Partner, About program partners: Funded internally or externally to conduct research , Collaborates with undergraduate researchers , Encourages a team-oriented research process (team may include faculty, staff, and students, Program partner benefits: Share knowledge and resources , Foster an academic infrastructure that supports undergraduate research , Create visibility for research opportunities and programming , Support research teams as they endeavor to create transformative undergraduate experiences through research.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, September 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. IRB Lab
The IRB Lab is a partnership with the University of Utah Institutional Review Board. The IRB Lab is a bimonthly open work session space for students to receive peer-mentoring and staff support when applying for Institutional Review Board approval.
This IRB Lab will take place every other Wednesday, from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click the link below to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series - SPUR: Faculty Mentor Information Session
This session is for University of Utah faculty – professors who are career line and tenure track. Learn about Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR), 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, Wallita Ranger, Academic Program Managers,
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/spur-faculty-mentor-information-session/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
OUR Education Series: Getting Started in Research
This panel of undergraduate researchers is intended to inspire interested undergraduate students on “how to get started” in research. The panelists will discuss how they became involved in their current research project, how they built a connection with their faculty mentor, and how they applied for funding to support their research.
Panelists:Em Berkson, Undergraduate Research Leader, Rian Liew, Undergraduate Research Leader, Megan McCormick, Undergraduate Research Leader,
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/getting-started-in-research-student-panel/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. IRB Lab
The IRB Lab is a partnership with the University of Utah Institutional Review Board. The IRB Lab is a bimonthly open work session space for students to receive peer-mentoring and staff support when applying for Institutional Review Board approval.
This IRB Lab will take place every other Wednesday, from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click the link below to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - Marriott Library
This research tour will begin in the first floor lobby of the west entrance. Top researchers and highly successful scientists are also big readers. Discover how to find, read, and use research to shape your own ideas and goals. This tour highlights library resources, favorite study spaces, and the VR Hub for hands‑on exploration and learning.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - M' Lab - Aerospace Materials Modeling and Testing
The M' (M Prime) Lab researches emergent structural prognosis issues that involve plasticity and fatigue cracking in aerospace materials. Discover how this lab is using machine learning to advance the aerospace industry by accelerating the development of aerospace materials and additive manufacturing.
This tour will take place at the Merrill Engineering Building, room 1176.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Merrill Engineering Building - Joseph F. (MEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Leveling Up Research: Games, AI, and the Future of Discovery
Research is no longer confined to laboratories and textbooks. From therapeutic games and virtual reality to AI-powered tools, today's researchers are using technology and creativity to tackle real-world health challenges. Join Dr. Altizer and Jared Slawski for an interactive look at how playful thinking can spark innovation and how students can help shape the future of research.
Presenters:Dr. Roger Altizer, Associate Professor, Population Health Sciences, and Director, The Therapeutic Games & Apps Lab (The GApp Lab), Jared Slawski, Program Coordinator, The GApp Lab, and IT Project Manager/Software Developer, Systems Design & Software Development Core (SD2C),
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/leveling-up-research-games-ai-and-the-future-of-discovery/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour: Huntsman Cancer Institute — Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier
Experience the Huntsman Cancer Institute's leading-edge cancer research and treatment facilities—where groundbreaking research, advanced proton therapy, and comprehensive education converge. This tour highlights world‑class labs, genetic discovery resources, and patient‑centered care shaping the future of cancer prevention and treatment.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research South - Huntsman (HCI IV). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
IRB Lab
The IRB Lab is a partnership with the University of Utah Institutional Review Board. The IRB Lab is a bimonthly open work session space for students to receive peer-mentoring and staff support when applying for Institutional Review Board approval.
This IRB Lab will take place every other Wednesday, from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click the link below to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: An Introduction to Medical Writing and Publishing
Medical writing spans a wide range of genres from case reports to narrative writing. This talk will introduce key genres in medical writing and common types of articles for medical journals. It will review how to submit to the peer-reviewed Utah Women's Health Review and its unique "7 Domains of Health" model in addition to practical strategies for developing a successful submission.
Presenter: Dr. Vidya Gopinath, Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine & Editor-in-Chief, Utah Women’s Health Review
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/an-introduction-to-medical-writing-and-publishing/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. 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 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Research Tour: Utah Museum of Fine Arts — Research Behind the Canvas
Experience a wake‑up call for your senses! Learn how research helps bring global art to life and shapes the galleries we love to explore.
This tour will begin in the UMFA lobby.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
IRB Lab
The IRB Lab is a partnership with the University of Utah Institutional Review Board. The IRB Lab is a bimonthly open work session space for students to receive peer-mentoring and staff support when applying for Institutional Review Board approval.
This IRB Lab will take place every other Wednesday, from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click the link below to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour: Utah NeuroRobotics Lab - Rehabilitative Movement Through Robotics
Discover how the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab is working with AI-driven prosthetics, brain‑machine interfaces, and rehabilitative robotics to restore movement, sensation, and independence for people with neuromuscular impairments.
This tour will take place at the Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital room LL140 located 85 N. Medical Drive.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
UROP Spring 2027 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 30, 2026.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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.
Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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.
Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM.
Research Tour: Neurobiology Labs — Exploring the Brain
Discover how researchers in various labs study the brain from neurons to behavior, uncovering how cells communicate to shape thought, movement, and health while advancing understanding of neurological disease.
This tour will begin in the lobby of the Biomedical Polymers Research Building (BPRB) located at 20 South 2030 East, east of the Eccles Health Sciences Building on upper campus.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
IRB Lab
The IRB Lab is a partnership with the University of Utah Institutional Review Board. The IRB Lab is a bimonthly open work session space for students to receive peer-mentoring and staff support when applying for Institutional Review Board approval.
This IRB Lab will take place every other Wednesday, from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click the link below to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series - Disability 101: Studying and Researching Disability Topics
This presentation will introduce attendees to the interdisciplinary field of Disability Studies, which approaches disability topics from a humanistic and social science perspective. Attendees will learn skills for finding and accessing information related to disability in order to explore their own research questions related to this topic.
Presenters:Dr. Angela Marie Smith, Associate Professor in English, and Ethnic, Gender & Disability Studies; Director, Disability Studies & Co-Chair, Universal Design and Access Committee, Lorelei Rutledge, MA, MSI, MBA (they/them), Associate Librarian for Teaching, Research & Outreach, Librarian for Social and Behavioral Sciences, J. Willard Marriott Library,
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/disability-101-studying-and-researching-disability-topics/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour: Bischak Lab — Chemical Processes for Next Generation Materials
In the Bischak Lab, researchers explore how the materials behind solar panels, batteries, and medical devices actually work at the smallest scale. Discover how we make new materials (both by hand and with automated robotics) and watch them change under heat, light, and electricity, revealing the insights that help design the technologies powering a cleaner, healthier future.
This tour will take place in room B142 in the Thatcher Building.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
OUR Education Series: Learning Abroad Research Opportunities
Learn how you can take your undergraduate research experience abroad. This session will introduce research learning abroad opportunities, discuss the benefits of conducting research in an international setting, and share resources to help you explore programs that fit your academic and career goals.
Presenters:Rick Batchelor, Director, Learning Abroad, Kassandra Cruz, Marketing, Outreach, and Recruitment Coordinator, Learning Abroad,
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/learning-abroad-research-opportunities/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour: Sayu Lab for Biomechanics and Locomotion — Improving Mobility
Discover how the Sayu Lab explores the science of human movement using advanced tools like 3D motion capture and ultrasound to improve mobility, prosthetics, and tissue health across diverse populations.
This tour will take place in room LL120 of the Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital located at 85 N Medical Drive.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
IRB Lab
The IRB Lab is a partnership with the University of Utah Institutional Review Board. The IRB Lab is a bimonthly open work session space for students to receive peer-mentoring and staff support when applying for Institutional Review Board approval.
This IRB Lab will take place every other Wednesday, from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click the link below to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Information on the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
Come learn about the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research or SPUR, a nationally competitive opportunity that provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week summer research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. This program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines.
Presenters: Wallita Ranger, Academic Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Research, Rian Liew, Undergraduate Research Leader, Office of Undergraduate Research, REGISTER HERE.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Shelly Parker. Contact Email: shelly.parker@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly drop-in time for students who want to get started with research and receive support from OUR staff and peer mentors. Drop in, stay as long as you need, or just pop in quickly to have your question answered! We are here!
Drop in every Friday between 9:00-11:00 am via Zoom OR in person at 005 Sill Center.
(no event on 10/16 & 11/27)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu.