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Research Tour - STARS Lab
This research tour of the STARS Lab will take place in room 509 of the William C. Browning Building (WBB). The STARS Lab studies how materials behave under extreme conditions relevant to aerospace, space exploration, and defense. Using high-speed impact testing and advanced characterization techniques, they explore how processing affects material structure and performance. See cutting-edge experiments and learn how materials science supports space and aerospace technologies.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Browning Building - William C. (WBB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
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, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Spring Break 2026
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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, March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium Registration Deadline
The Spring 2026 Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate researchers across the disciplines to present their research at the University of Utah. Click here to learn more.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, March 15, 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, March 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Combatting Racial Battle Fatigue in Undergraduate Research
In this session, Dr. Smith will introduce his Racial Battle Fatigue framework to illuminate how racialized stressors operate across academic and societal spaces. Participants will gain evidence-based strategies to recognize, interrupt, and address racialized stress in research environments.
Presenter: Dr. William A. Smith, Professor, Education, Culture & Society and Ethnic Studies, REGISTER HERE.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Shelly Parker. Contact Email: shelly.parker@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 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 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 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - Shiri Lab: Interfacial & Transport Physics
The Shiri Lab: Interfacial and Transport Physics Lab is located in MEK 2337 and is a curiosity-driven research group investigating problems at the intersection of physics, biology, and engineering to address the most pressing technological gaps in energy, environment, biotechnology, and forensic sciences. Special thanks to our host Dr. Samira Shiri.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Kennecott Mechanical Engineering Building - Rio Tinto (MEK). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 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, March 27, 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, March 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, April 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Research Tour - Speech Acquisition Lab
The Speech Acquisition Lab, located in LNCO 2945, explores questions about how languages' sound systems are learned by adults, such as: How do adult learners' multiple languages influence each other? Why are some new sounds harder for adults to learn than others? What sources of information do adult language learners draw on when learning a new sound system?
Special thanks to our hosts Dr. Shannon Barrios and Dr. Rachel Hayes-Harb.
Space is limited. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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, April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium
The Spring 2026 Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate researchers across the disciplines to present their research at the University of Utah. Click here to learn more.
Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:30 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, April 8, 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 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, April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines.
NCUR 2026 is taking place in Richmond, VA. Click below for more info.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, April 13, 2026 – Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
For more info visit ncur.secure-platform.com. 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, April 15, 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 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, April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. 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.
Campus Locations: Quinney College of Law - S. J. (LAW). 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. 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.