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• Research Opportunity - Mechanobiology of metastatic crosstalk in cancer

  Oct 4, 2023 8:00 am

  Position for an undergraduate researcher available in the Taher Saif lab at MechSE. The project's primary goal is to investigate how mechanical properties of the tumor microenvironment influences metastatic progression. We shall explore the crosstalk between cancer cells and other cells (e.g. cancer associated fibroblasts) in the tumor. 

  For more information, including how to apply, please see full description.

• Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program Apps are Due this Friday, October 6!

  Oct 4, 2023 7:00 am

  The application for URAP @ UI, our Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program, is now open. Deadline for applications is October 6, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

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  AI, Economics, and Big Data Research Talk

  Sep 14, 2023 4:15 pm

  The Department of Economics is hosting a talk on September 19 about artificial intelligence and big data. We encourage you to stop by and learn about some of the cutting-edge research in this area!

• Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP @ UI) - Undergrad Applications

  Aug 28, 2023 7:00 am

  The application for URAP @ UI, our Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program, is now open. Deadline for applications is October 6, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

• Apply for the Aspiring Researchers Alliance

  Aug 21, 2023 9:00 am

  The Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting applications for the Aspiring Researchers Alliance, a pilot program to guide and support students through the process of securing an undergraduate research experience. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 13 at 11:59 PM.
  

  
  

• Undergraduate Research Workshops - Fall 2023 Calendar

  Aug 21, 2023 8:00 am

  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Fall 2023 calendar for the Planning Your Research Journey Workshop, Getting Started in Research Workshop, Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop, Research to Resume Workshop, and our 15-minute Research Bites.
  

  We will have both in-person and online workshops available for each offering. Information for each workshop including how students can register can be found in this post.

• Monthly Research Newsletter

  Aug 1, 2023 7:00 am

  Are you eager to stay up-to-date on all undergraduate research happenings at the University of Illinois? Look no further! 🎉 Sign up for OUR's monthly Undergraduate Research Newsletter to be kept current about undergraduate research programs, events, and resources.

• 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium Award Winners!

  May 8, 2023 9:00 am

  Congratulations to our 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium award winners! 

• Image of Research - 2023 Undergraduate Research Competition

  Feb 20, 2023 8:00 am

  The Image of Research — UR Edition is a multidisciplinary competition celebrating the diversity and breadth of undergraduate student research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All undergraduate students are invited to submit entries consisting of an image and brief text that articulates how the image relates to the research. “Research” is defined broadly to include creative and scholarly work in all fields. The image submitted can represent your work either concretely or abstractly. Perhaps it is an image of your research itself, an activity related to your research, or the impact of your research.

  For more information, see full post.

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  Apply to be a Summer 2023 Community-Academic Scholar!

  Jan 25, 2023 1:30 pm

  Interested in doing research with impact this summer? The Community-Academic Scholars Initiative (organized by the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute) matches undergraduates with research projects designed to directly benefit community members served by the partner organization. We are pleased to announce that the Summer 2023 student application period is now open. The deadline to apply is Feb. 6 at 11:59 p.m.