Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry

Frequently Asked Questions

Attending a research university can expand one’s experience and broaden their knowledge. A research university allows students the opportunity to work closely with faculty members on research. It also helps foster a growth and independence that will be necessary in the work-field.

All students in all disciplines are encouraged to participate in undergraduate research and inquiry. Research and inquiry can take shape in many forms including papers, presentations, performances, creative pieces, music compositions, etc.

Undergraduate research and inquiry can be a very rewarding experience. In addition to learning research skills, students get the opportunity to work closely with faculty and work on projects that they are truly passionate about. Students also learn the importance of ethics and personal conduct in the research process, how to work independently, and how to overcome obstacles. It is important to note that undergraduate research and inquiry can take place in all the disciplines and takes on many different forms such as papers, manuscripts, creative projects, theses, performances, etc.

Here you can view the journal articles that students have published in the most recent volume of the FAURJ.
Here you can view information on the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.

There are many ways to become involved with undergraduate research. While the OURI website lists opportunities for research and inquiry, another great way to discover these opportunities is to speak with your professors and try to collaborate on a scholarly project with them.

There are many opportunities for internal funding through stipends and research grants. To remain informed on the most recent funding opportunities, subscribe to the OURI listserv by emailing ouri@fau.edu, subject line “Subscribe.” You will be emailed bi-weekly with all of the upcoming funding opportunities!

The OURI website is a great place to look for research and inquiry opportunities. Another good option is to research all of the faculty currently doing research on the FAU website, and seek out a professor to see if they have any research ideas that they would be willing to collaborate on.

The mission of OURI is to support and strengthen the culture of undergraduate research and inquiry at Florida Atlantic University. We believe that undergraduate research and inquiry gives students the opportunity to work closely with faculty on projects that they are passionate about. It also gives students the opportunity to grow, learn, and discover their interests.

FAU hosts an annual Undergraduate Research Symposium for students to showcase their work in the Spring semester on the Boca Raton campus.

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Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry

777 Glades Rd., General Classroom South (GS2), Suite 212
FAU Boca Raton Campus
ouri@fau.edu | 561. 297.OURI (6874)

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Our listserv sends out periodic emails to interested students about upcoming undergraduate research and inquiry opportunities. If you would like to subscribe to this list, simply click to join the Listserv!

About OURI

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Vision:

"Undergraduate Research for All"

FAU OURI strives to inspire curiosity through inclusive, innovative, and collaborative scholarly activities.

Mission and Values:

•OURI serves as a centralized support system for all students and faculty engaged in Undergraduate Research and Inquiry. Our mission is to promote intellectual and personal development through engagement in research, creative, and scholarly activities.

•With faculty and student liaisons, OURI accomplishes the mission by facilitating collaborations across disciplines, colleges, campuses, and internal and external partners.

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How to advertise a research opportunity

Are You Interested in Recruiting an Undergraduate Researcher?

Submit an undergraduate research opportunity! OURI sends out bi-weekly announcements to the mailing list with upcoming opportunities such as ways for undergraduates to get funded, attend presentations, conferences and workshops, events, and much more. Faculty interested in submitting an undergraduate research opportunity, please email requests to ouri@fau.edu and include the following information:

  • Name and email of faculty mentor
  • Name and email of graduate student (if appropriate)
  • Project title
  • Project description (2–3-line description of what the student will be doing)
  • Start date and anticipated end date of project
  • Student expectations/qualifications: e.g. course work prerequisites, instrumentation skills, time commitment.
  • Deadline for applicants
  • Application details: what you want from the student, e.g. CV, research experience, etc.
  • Web link or flyer with additional information (if available)
  • Start and end date of advertisement (Note: If no advertising time period is provided, it will default to 2 weeks)

Please note: undergraduate students engaged in research projects may require additional research compliance training and certification. For further information please visit the Division of Research website. Additional research compliance information can be found here.

Referral Process for Students

Please feel free to refer all students who are interested in getting involved or started in research to the OURI office. We are happy to assist them!

We're located in General Classroom South (GS2), Suite 212 or at ouri@fau.edu | 561. 297.OURI (6874)

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