Office of Undergraduate Research - UT Austin

10/28/2025

Curious about how the process of publishing research findings works?

Join us today for our workshop on academic publishing for student researchers. Topics include writing up research findings for publication and providing an overview of academic publishing.
We'll also discuss options that student researchers can consider for submitting their work for publication, and we'll orient you to the submission and revision process.

Scan the QR code or the link in our bio to sign up today

10/23/2025

Being involved in undergraduate research provides enriching opportunities for students. It's a great way to build skills for future careers and graduate school!

Check out UT's Joshua Ito's story about his medial research journey and how he started!

McNair Scholar Joshua Ito arrived at UT wanting to be at the front of medical research, and through the Freshman Research Initiative and mentorship from professor Ryan Gray, he achieved that goal. Now studying genetic causes of pediatric musculoskeletal disorders, Joshua has progressed from uncertai...

10/23/2025

Attending an academic conference soon?
Join us TODAY to learn to how conferences are set up, how to prepare for your own presentation and more! Scan the QR code to register or click the link
https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/ugs/csched/our/attend_type/list/4

10/13/2025

Being involved in research can elevate your educational and professional career. Want to know how?

Join us for our weekly virtual info session Monday October 13th. Learn about how to get involved in different research opportunities around the UT campus.

Scan the QR code or click the link to register. See you there!
https://undergradcollege.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduate-research/about-undergraduate-research/info-sessions-advising-and-workshops

10/01/2025

Research funding can support research projects for equipment, supplies, and other expenses.

Join us TODAY for our workshop focusing on applying to grant funding sources.

We’ll also discuss the process and tips for applying for an Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

Scan the QR code or the link below to register!

https://undergradcollege.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduate-research/about-undergraduate-research/info-sessions-advising-and-workshops

09/29/2025

Hurry, there’s still time to submit URF proposals for Fall 2025!

URF provides up to $1,000 to support expenses for independent research or creative activity in any major.

You can learn more about the process and hear tips for writing your own application at our upcoming workshop on Wednesday, October 1st from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Submit your URF application by the 11:59 P.M. October 13th, 2025 deadline.

https://undergradcollege.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduate-research/scholarships-awards/undergraduate-research-fellowship

01/19/2023

The Jan. 23 deadline for Undergraduate Research Fellowships is coming up soon. Read more about a recent UT alum whose undergrad research experience — including a URF — started him on a career in data journalism!

G. Elliott Morris couldn’t have predicted the arc of his career back when he was a first-year student at The University of Texas at Austin. The Texas native came to the university partially to stay close to family, and partially because he had been in policy debate in high school and liked UT’s ...

01/18/2023

The Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference (CTURC) will be held by the University of Texas at Austin on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. This student-organized event will showcase research from across the state of Texas, and will provide undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in oral or poster presentations of their research. Abstract submissions for interested undergraduate researchers are now open and will close on Sunday, February 12th, 2023. To submit an abstract for consideration, please fill out the Qualtrics form:

Registration & Abstract submission for 2023 Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference.

01/10/2023

The symposium is a day-long event dedicated to sharing and celebrating student research from across the Jackson School of Geosciences!

Interested in taking part? Research abstract submissions are open until February 1.

Have questions or interested in learning more? Attend the symposium info session on Jan.19 at 12 p.m. in person or on Zoom.

More info on the symposium and info session: https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/research_symposium/

01/10/2023

12/01/2022

The Texas Undergraduate Research journal is currently taking student submissions for the 22nd volume of the journal. If you are interested in sending a submission, please refer to their submission page for more details: http://texasurj.com/wp/submit/

11/10/2022

A team of 12 undergraduate students at UT Austin received top awards at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition, including placing in the top 10 overall in the undergraduate category—the only team from the U.S. to do so.