Undergraduate Research
The Undergraduate Research Office (URO) is a central clearinghouse for coordinating the many opportunities available to undergraduates who want to become involved in research at Ohio State. Programming, workshops, seminars, and peer mentoring are all included in the office’s activities.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities within Ohio State
Beckman Scholars Program (External Program Administered by Ohio State)
The Beckman Scholars Program provides scholarships that contribute significantly in advancing the education, research training, and personal development of select students in chemistry, biochemistry, and the biological and medical sciences. The scholarship ($17,600) covers research for two summers and one academic year.
This program is adminstered by the Undergraduate Research Office in 150 Page Hall. Application information is available here.
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The application deadline is Wednesday, February 11, 2011.
Denman Undergraduate Research Forum
Created in 1996, the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum provides students with an opportunity to showcase their research and scholarly work before a group of faculty and corporate judges. In 2010, 540 students participated in the forum representing 498 projects.
The 16th annual Denman Undergraduate Research Forum is scheduled for May 11, 2011.
View The 15th Annual Denman Undergraduate Research Forum video
Stone Laboratory's Research Experience for Undergraduate Program (REU)
Stone Laboratory's Research Experience for Undergraduates Scholarship Program brings together students from across the country to conduct in-the-field research alongside top researchers. Areas of study include entomology, limnology, ornithology, fisheries, and biological collections curation.
Summer Research Opportunities at Ohio State
Learn about summer research and professional opportunities available to undergraduate students. Opportunities include Undergraduate Research Office fellowships, fellowships in pharmaceutical sciences, research internships in plant pathology, plant sciences, astrophysics, etc.
Summer Undergraduate Research Institute
The Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI), organized by the Undergraduate Research Office, takes place during summer quarter each year. Undergraduate students who attend SURI are presented with and opportunity to develop professional skills, network, and have fun.
Undergraduate Research Office’s Link to:
Discover Research Opportunities at Ohio State
External Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Committee on Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunities Program
The goal of the Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is to increase the number of internal and external underrepresented students who pursue graduate study and research careers. Students can enhance their research skills through intensive mentoring sessions with faculty at Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) member institutions.
Department of Energy Global Education Program
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program involves undergraduate students in global change research that includes atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climate, and terrestrial processes. Research takes place at national laboratories or universities.
Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships
The Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program places students in paid science and engineering internships in Department of Energy facilities including Ames Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Energy Technology Laboratory and many more. Students work with scientists and engineers on projects related to the laboratories’ specific research programs.
Environmental Protection Agency Center for Environmental Research
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program provides undergraduate fellowships for students in environmentally-related fields of study.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Undergraduate Student Research Project
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Undergraduate Student Research Project (USRP) offers internship opportunities for undergraduate science and engineering students at 10 NASA centers as well as partner facilities.
National Endowment for the Arts
Volunteer internship opportunities are available at the National Endowment for the Arts. Internships offer a national overview of the arts activities across the country.
National Institutes of Health Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides an opportunity to spend the summer working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research.
National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) site program. Students work closely with the faculty researchers at a selected site on specific research projects.
National Science Foundation Specialized Information for Undergraduate Students
The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers a number of programs that provide either direct support or indirect support from an awardee institution to students.
Ohio Board of Regents Student Achievement in Research and Scholarship
The Student Achievement in Research and Scholarship (STARS) program is an undergraduate mentoring program designed to prepare high achieving low-income, first generation, or underrepresented groups for success in graduate school.
Ohio Science and Engineering Alliance Research Internship Programs
The Ohio Science and Engineering Alliance (OSEA) is a program funded by the National Science Foundation to increase the retention rates of underrepresented minority college students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The Ohio Alliance is a coalition of 15 participating universities each offering research experiences for undergraduates.
Ohio Student Research Forum
The Ohio Student Research Symposium is a venue for students to present their faculty-supervised research projects and to participate in professional development activities that will better prepare them for graduate school.
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
The Washington Center has several initiatives through which students may intern in federal agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Department of Transportation to name a few.
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Research Internships at Other Sites
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Programs for Underrepresented Student Groups
Other Useful Resources for Undergraduates
Honors and Scholars
The Honors and Scholars Center supports an environment that enhances the personal and intellectual development of high-ability undergraduate students. The Honors Program offers students enriched academic experiences through integration of curricular and co-curricular programs. The Scholars Program offers academically motivated students an opportunity to live and participate in co-curricular programs with students with similar interests and career goals.
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The Journal of Undergraduate Research (JUROS) is an online peer-reviewed publication dedicated to publishing research conducted by Ohio State undergraduate students.
Web Guide to Research for Undergraduates
The Web Guide to Research for Undergraduates provides information and links to information on all aspects of undergraduate research.
Research with Human Subjects
- IRB Frequently Asked Questions
- Help with IRB Submissions
- IRB Workshops and Seminars
- IRB Training Requirements
Research with Animals
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
- IACUC Frequently Asked Questions
- IACUC Workshops and Seminars
- IACUC Training Requirements
- Occupational Health Program
