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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.
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 12:00-2:00 pm via Zoom
(no event on 7/3 or 7/24)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Summer Research Programs Social
Undergraduate researchers who are conducting research this summer are invited to attend this social taking place at the Huntsman Cancer Research South, 1st floor lobby. The social will include Black's Sliders food truck and lawn games.
This social is hosted by 5 for the Fight Cancer Research.
Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research South - Huntsman (HCI IV). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 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.
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 12:00-2:00 pm via Zoom
(no event on 7/3 or 7/24)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. 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. Summer Research Programs Social
Undergraduate researchers who are conducting research this summer are invited to attend this social taking place at the University Federal Credit Union Playfield located on the top of the Central Campus parking garage. The social will include ice cream and low-key pick-up soccer, in the spirit of this year’s World Cup. WEATHER PERMITTING.
Please RSVP by completing this form: https://forms.gle/gSFburaNo1EwNsfs9
This social is hosted by Chemistry REU.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
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.
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 12:00-2:00 pm via Zoom
(no event on 7/3 or 7/24)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. 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. 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 12:00-2:00 pm via Zoom
(no event on 7/3 or 7/24)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 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.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. 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.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
OUR Education Series: Advance Research Communications
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. Summer Research Programs Social
Undergraduate researchers who are conducting research this summer are invited to attend this social taking place at the Olpin Student Union Bowling Alley located on the first floor. Pizza, veggie & hummus platter will be provided. (first-come, first serve)
This social is hosted by RUUTE Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.
Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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 12:00-2:00 pm via Zoom
(no event on 7/3 or 7/24)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Summer Research Programs Social
Undergraduate researchers who are conducting research this summer are invited to attend this social taking place at The Center for Native Excellence and Tribal Engagement. The social will include a summer cookout and lawn games.
RSVP here
This social is hosted by Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI), Genomics Summer Research for Magnificents (GSRM), and Medical Admissions Preparatory Program (MAPP).
Campus Locations: American Indian Resource Center (FDAIRC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
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.
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 12:00-2:00 pm via Zoom
(no event on 7/3 or 7/24)
Click on the link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Research Reflection
Research reflection occurs in a myriad of ways: retrospectively and introspectively, privately and publicly. This session will offer participants an opportunity to reflect on research as networking for world readiness. Reflecting on research occurs verbally and in-writing, this session includes information about Range: Undergraduate Research Journal.
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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - Huntsman Cancer Institute
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.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) FINAL Deadline for Summer 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.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Summer 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium
The 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium is on Thursday, July 30 from 8:30am-12:00pm in the Alumni House. More details can be found here.
Campus Locations: Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 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.
Friday, July 31, 2026.
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, August 11, 2026, 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.
Monday, August 31, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu.