Undergraduate Research

Explore. Research. Gain the knowledge that will take you to the next level. Get Involved with your discipline. Experience hands-on research. Shadow multiple Faculty mentors and learn what undergraduate research is really about. The Office of Undergraduate Research challenges you to take your educational experience to the next level. Research, scholarly or creative activities are possible for every discipline and major.

Apply Now for the Summer 2025 Transcript Notation
Undergraduate students graduating in the summer of 2025 should apply now for their OUR Transcript Notation. To learn more about how to qualify and apply, visit the OUR Transcript Notations page.

OUR Mentor Award Fall 2025
OUR is pleased to open the call for Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Awards nominations. Nominations are due September 3, 2025. Learn more about the nomination and application process on the Mentoring Awards page.

After Receiving an OUR Project or Travel Award
Have you received an OUR Project Award or Travel Award? Then check out the OUR Project Award Recipient site and the OUR Travel Award Recipient site for helpful information and tools as you utilize award funds and other requirements for receiving an award.

Starting Research at UWF
Are you interested in participating in undergraduate research opportunities? Start at the Entering Research section to learn more about the programs and resources to help you get started. Then complete the Student Undergraduate Research Interest Form, and we will connect with you. This form is available for current and prospective UWF students wanting to learn more about undergraduate research.
Save the date -- August 8, 2025
Celebrate the successes and hard work of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program participants at the SURP Symposium.
OUR Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)Interested in Being a Mentor?
Complete the UWF Research Opportunities and Faculty Mentor Interest Form, and OUR will reach out to you to begin the next steps.
Recruit Research StudentsFind Support for OUR Students
Do you need support as you navigate your undergraduate research experience? Then click the link below for a list of commonly asked-for student services, resources, and programs provided by various UWF offices and organizations.
Find Support for OUR StudentsAre You Volunteering on a Research Project?
If you are volunteering on a research project and not being paid through UWF, or receiving course credit, please visit the UWF Human Resources' Volunteers webpage and complete the linked Volunteer Agreement form.
Research Volunteers