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Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) FINAL Deadline for Spring 2026
The Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) recognizes a student’s commitment to their development as a researcher during their undergraduate career. The URSD appears in the awards section of the transcripts of graduating students. URSD awardees receive a white research cord from the Office of Undergraduate Research to wear at convocation and commencement. Apply the Semester you Graduate!
For more info: https://our.utah.edu/undergraduate-research-scholar-designation/.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Awards Ceremony
Every year the Office of Undergraduate Research recognizes one undergraduate student researcher from each college/school with the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award. This year's ceremony will take place at the Quincey College of Law and is by invitation only. Everyone is invited to watch the livestream at our.utah.edu.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:30 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.
Thursday, April 30, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Summer Mentor Orientation
Faculty mentors will learn how transformational research experiences foster thinking practically and conceptually. The presenters will inspire faculty mentors to reflect on the transformational effects of undergraduate research. Sharing experiences from University of Buffalo, attendees will reflect on the opportunities and challenges identified in faculty mentoring undergraduate research.
Presenters: Dr. Annie Fukushima, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies, University of Utah , Dr. Chase Hagood, Senior Vice Provost for Student Success, University of Utah , Dr. Ann Bisante, Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education, University of Buffalo , Dr. Claire Schen, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, University of Buffalo, REGISTER HERE.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Shelly Parker. Contact Email: shelly.parker@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
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 on Wednesday, May 6 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, May 6, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
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 on Wednesday, May 20 from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 5220 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, May 20, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Title IX for Students
This session will review the University’s responsibilities and policies regarding Title IX including any updates from the Department of Education. Reporting and supporting options will reviewed. The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) will also provide general recommendations for preventing Title IX concerns.
Register here.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
OUR Education Series: Research Expectations
This session focuses on starting research right with expectations. In this session, attendees will reflect on expectations in teams as multifaceted and strategies for meeting those expectations with goal setting, creating and meeting research benchmarks (including identifying research questions, relevant literature, methodologies, and deliverables), even negotiating and working with the reality of time. Research expectations is vital for undergraduates, faculty mentors, and the research team that surrounds these efforts.
Presenters: Annie Fukushima, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies & Director, Office of Undergraduate Research , Angie Leiva, Academic Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Research, This education series fulfills in-part requirements for the Office of Undergraduate Research: “Summer Undergraduate Research Scholar” badge.
Click below for more information and to register.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Dee Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline
The Lawrence T. Dee and Janet T. Dee Foundation was established by Lawrence Taylor and Janet Teller Dee in 1971 for the purpose of promoting charitable activities in Ogden and the surrounding area. It remains a family foundation dedicated to furthering the growth and well-being of the people of northern Utah.
The availability of this program and number of scholarships offered may vary from year to year, depending on funding. The student and mentor are recognized at the annual Undergraduate Research Awards Ceremony.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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, May 31, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Scholarship (UASAL) Application Deadline
The Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters (UASAL) was founded in 1908 “to promote investigations and diffuse knowledge in all areas of science.” In 1933 UASAL expanded to include arts and letters and now supports scholarly work from fine arts to physics through our annual conference and peer-reviewed journal. This scholarship is open to any student at the University of Utah who is working on a research study with a faculty member with the intent to present original scholarly work at the Annual Conference of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters. Students must be enrolled at the University of Utah during the semester of the conference.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, May 31, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Deadline to submit to The Range: Undergraduate Research Journal
The deadline to submit to The Range: Undergraduate Research Journal's 2023 Issue 2 is June 1, 2023. For more information click here.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 11:59 PM.
OUR Education Series: Navigating Research
This session will give students tools needed to conduct research effectively and find credible sources utilizing library resources. Attendees will learn advanced research skills utilizing the library resources that will deepen knowledge of previous work supporting research and how to access the literature that will support answering their research questions and methodologies.
Presenters: Donna Baluchi, Assistant Librarian, Eccles Health Science Library , Dorothy Terry, Liaison Librarian, Marriott Library,
This education series fulfills in-part requirements for the Office of Undergraduate Research: “Summer Undergraduate Research Scholar” badge.
Click below for more information and to register.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - Utah Center for Vocology (UCV)
Explore the Utah Center for Vocology, where researchers study how the voice works through science, technology, and hands‑on experiments. Learn how teams use models, real‑world testing, and collaborative projects to understand vocal performance, health, and training.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Performing Arts Building (PAB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
OUR Education Series: Data Management and Research
This session covers the fundamentals of RDM techniques and best practices, ranging from proper file management to protecting sensitive data. Implementing these practices will help researchers at all levels increase the efficacy and reproducibility of their work.
Presenter: Madison Golden, Assistant Research Data Management Librarian, Marriott Library
This education series fulfills in-part requirements for the Office of Undergraduate Research: “Summer Undergraduate Research Scholar” badge.
Click below for more information and to register.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - Utah Museum of Fine Arts
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.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
OUR Education Series: Research Integrity & Ethics
In this session, attendees will learn about some of the history of ethics in research and how to identify some common terms used in conversations about responsible conduct of research. This session is useful to any student involved in research, as an introduction or a reminder about ethical conduct and debates in research.
Presenter: Alison Greer, Program Manager, Office of Research Education, Academy of Research Education
This education series fulfills in-part requirements for the Office of Undergraduate Research: “Summer Undergraduate Research Scholar” badge.
Click below for more information and to register.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - Utah NeuroRobotics Lab
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.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
UROP Fall 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, June 19, 2026.
Graduate School Mini Expo
Each year, summer undergraduate research program coordinators from across campus offer a Grad School Mini Expo to our student participants. The goal is to help expose students to the idea of grad school, different types of grad school options, tips for applying, and what to do after grad school. This event is for any undergraduate student interested in grad school, no matter where you are in the process (from “I didn’t think grad school was for me” to “I know which programs I want to go into”).
Campus Locations: Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:30 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.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Working with Mentors/Research Communication
This session covers research communication: from interpersonal to communicating your research broadly. Students will navigate the affective impact of interpersonal dynamics in research, how this impacts research dynamics and reflect on stereotype threat. The goal of this session is to deepen reflection and skills with regards to communicating in research environments and teams.
Presenters: Annie Fukushima, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies & Director, Office of Undergraduate Research , Angie Leiva, Academic Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Research,
This education series fulfills in-part requirements for the Office of Undergraduate Research: “Summer Undergraduate Research Scholar” badge.
Click below for more information and to register.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Research Dissemination: Poster Presentations
In this session, attendees will learn about resources to create images for various types of data—including data from artistic, humanistic, medical, scientific, and sociological projects—and how to visually represent those data on research posters. This session will be helpful to any student, especially those needing to create presentations or research posters in the near future. Students will also receive tips on giving a poster presentation.
Presenters: Greg Hatch, Head of Creativity & Innovation Services, Marriott Library , Dorothy Terry, Liaison Librarian, Marriott Library,
This education series fulfills in-part requirements for the Office of Undergraduate Research: “Summer Undergraduate Research Scholar” badge.
Click below for more information and to register.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: AI and Research
In this session attendees will learn about how to responsibly use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research. Explore ethical considerations, data integrity, and the evolving role of AI in shaping research practices across disciplines. This presentation aims to equip undergraduate researchers with the awareness and tools to engage with AI responsibly and effectively.
Presenters: Brandon Patterson, Associate Librarian, Eccles Health Science Library , Shane Wallace, Associate Librarian, Marriott Library,
This education series fulfills in-part requirements for the Office of Undergraduate Research: “Summer Undergraduate Research Scholar” badge.
Click below for more information and to register.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - Linder Group
Get a firsthand look at how clinical research happens with the Linder Group. See how research drives real impact as teams build mobile tools for young cancer patients, gather symptom data, and run studies aimed at improving care and strengthening overall patient health.
This tour will take place on the 5th floor of the College of Nursing building.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: College of Nursing - Annette Poulson Cumming (CNB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.