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Christmas Holiday - U Closed 12/24-26
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Friday, December 26, 2025.
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, December 31, 2025.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. New Year's Day - U Closed
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
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.
Spring Semester 2026 IRB Labs will take place every other Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click below link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Applying for Summer Program on Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
Since 2015, the Office has funded students to conduct research with faculty through the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR). Attend this workshop to receive support on applying for the U’s nationally competitive opportunity that offers undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week summer research experience. Applications are due January 25, 2025. Attendees are invited to bring draft application materials or their ideas for application materials.
Presenters: Associate Dean Annie Fukushima, Office of Undergraduate Research , Angie Leiva, Academic Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Research , Isabella Scalise, Undergraduate Research Leader, Office of Undergraduate Research , Kian Robison, 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.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Drop in every Friday between 1:00-3:00 pm via Zoom or in person at the Sill Center, room 005.
(no event on 10/10)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 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.
Spring Semester 2026 IRB Labs will take place every other Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click below link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Undergraduate Research Mentor Panel
In this panel discussion, panelists will answer questions about mentoring and building relationships with mentees, and provide attendees with their perspectives on this invaluable relationship. This discussion would be good for students at any stage in their research involvement.
Panelists:
- Dr. Ashley Spear, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
- Dr. Ed Munoz, Associate Professor, Ethnic Studies
- Dr. Lynne Zummo, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/undergraduate-research-mentor-panel-spring-2026/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Drop in every Friday between 1:00-3:00 pm via Zoom or in person at the Sill Center, room 005.
(no event on 10/10)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Summer Program for Undergraduate Research 2026 (SPUR) - Student deadline to Apply!
SPUR is 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. The program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines.
The deadline for students to apply for SPUR 2026 is January 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
For more information about the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research, CLICK HERE.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 11:59 PM.
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, January 28, 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 workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Drop in every Friday between 1:00-3:00 pm via Zoom or in person at the Sill Center, room 005.
(no event on 10/10)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 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.
Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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.
Spring Semester 2026 IRB Labs will take place every other Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click below link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series - Your Line of Inquiry from Lived Experience: Researching Blacks in Ballet
As a former professional Black ballet dancer who rarely saw representation of artists like herself in ballet documentation, Professor Deans wanted more details about the legacy she was part of. This presentation will share some of her discoveries, the methods she used to find the information, and the personal growth she experienced while researching something so personal.
Presenter: Joselli Deans, Associate Professor, School of Dance
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/your-line-of-inquiry-from-lived-experience-researching-blacks-in-ballet/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Drop in every Friday between 1:00-3:00 pm via Zoom or in person at the Sill Center, room 005.
(no event on 10/10)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, February 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) EARLY 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!
If you are graduating spring semester and would like your name in the commence program, apply by February 10. Otherwise, you have until the last day of the semester to apply for spring semester.
For more info: https://our.utah.edu/undergraduate-research-scholar-designation/.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - Neurobiology: Douglass Lab and Maricq Lab
The research tour of the Douglass Lab and Maricq Lab will start in the first floor lobby of the Biomedical Polymers Research Building (BPRB). The Douglass Lab explores the functional anatomy of neuromodulatory circuits and the Maricq Lab studies the molecular mechanisms that underlie learning, memory and behavior.
Special thanks to the host Sarah Brockway.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
OUR Education Series: Writing a Compelling Cover Letter or Personal Statement
In this workshop we will discuss the differences and purpose of both cover letters and personal statements. We will focus on what they are, how to format and tailor them to different audiences, and best practices for what to include. We will also brainstorm ideas and practice ways to effectively communicate your strengths and motivation through writing.
Presenter: Laura Cleave, Career Coach, U Career Success
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/writing-a-compelling-cover-letter-or-personal-statement/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Drop in every Friday between 1:00-3:00 pm via Zoom or in person at the Sill Center, room 005.
(no event on 10/10)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 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.
Spring Semester 2026 IRB Labs will take place every other Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click below link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Writing in STEM
Writing in the STEM fields is central to the sharing and disseminating information. All scientists and engineers write in their careers, whether they are in academic positions or working in industry. This session will provide insight into the various types of writing in STEM disciplines: what forms writing takes and what the expectations for fulfilling them well are. Students should come away with a better understanding of the role of writing in their field and what constitutes quality writing.
Presenter: Dr. Maureen Mathison, Associate Professor, Writing and Rhetoric
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/writing-in-stem/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Drop in every Friday between 1:00-3:00 pm via Zoom or in person at the Sill Center, room 005.
(no event on 10/10)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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, February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Research on Capitol Hill (ROCH) 2026
Research on Capitol Hill takes place at the Utah State Capitol and 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. The public is invited. For more information CLICK HERE.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Utah Conference for Undergraduate Research (UCUR)
Undergraduate researchers from all disciplines will present their research at the Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR) taking place at Weber State University in Ogden on Friday, February 27, 2026. For more info, click on the link below.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, February 27, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Drop in every Friday between 1:00-3:00 pm via Zoom or in person at the Sill Center, room 005.
(no event on 10/10)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 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.
Saturday, February 28, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Monson Essay Prize Deadline
The Charles H. Monson Essay Prize honors Charles H. Monson Jr. a distinguished member of the University Philosophy Department from 1958 to 1974. Professor Monson earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Utah and received his Ph.D. from Cornell University. During his years at the University, he served as chair of the Philosophy Department and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. He received the University’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 1970.
In his honor, an annual prize is awarded to an undergraduate who writes an outstanding paper on a subject having to do with "Social Change" (the application includes submission of an original piece of work that is 10-15 pages in length).
Eligibility: Any currently enrolled undergraduate with a faculty mentor.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Valadi N. Venkatesan Research Award Deadline
The Valadi N. Venkatesan Research Award recognizes undergraduate researchers who demonstrate performance of research focused on or substantially involving real-world problems. This award is made possible thanks to the generous donation of Dr. Valadi N. Venkatesan, an alumnus of the University of Utah’s John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. For eligibility and submission criteria click on the link below.
The student and mentor are recognized at the annual Undergraduate Research Awards Ceremony.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, March 1, 2026.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Women’s Community Groups in Special Collections
For Women's Week 2026, join the Marriott Library’s Special Collections for a presentation on women’s community groups in Salt Lake City and beyond. View archival documents, photographs, and rare books and learn about the different ways women have built community in Utah from the nineteenth century to present day.
Presenter: Rachel Ernst, Assistant Librarian, Marriott Library
Register at: https://our.utah.edu/ures/womens-community-groups-in-special-collections/.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 11:00 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.
Spring Semester 2026 IRB Labs will take place every other Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00 pm in the 2130N Marriott Library or via Zoom. Click below link to register for the Zoom.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. UROP Summer 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, March 6, 2026.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Drop in every Friday between 1:00-3:00 pm via Zoom or in person at the Sill Center, room 005.
(no event on 10/10)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu.