Illinois Office of
Undergraduate Research

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• RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: DASLAB -- AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

  Aug 27, 2024 5:45 pm

  The Distributed Autonomous Systems Lab (DASLAB) is looking for an undergraduate research assistant. This is a 10 hour/week paid position open to Computer Science majors currently in their junior or senior year for Fall 2024. The research project is relevant to computer vision with application in agricultural robotics. For more details about the position and how to apply, please see full description.

• Sign up for OUR's monthly email newsletter

  Aug 23, 2024 9:00 am

  It is now easier than ever before to stay notified! Sign up for the Office of Undergraduate Research monthly email newsletter to receive occasional emails about research programs, events, opportunities, and helpful information for current and aspiring undergraduate researchers. Students are encouraged to sign up at: go.illinois.edu/subscribeOUR

• Undergraduate Research Workshops - Fall 2024 Calendar

  Aug 21, 2024 8:00 am

  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Fall 2024 calendar for the Planning Your Research Journey Workshop and Getting Started in Research Workshop.
  

  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.

• OUR is Hiring a Social Media & Communications Intern!

  Aug 13, 2024 2:00 pm

  The Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is seeking a motivated and creative undergraduate social media and communications intern. This intern will be responsible for crafting engaging textual and visual content to enhance OUR’s online communication efforts. The Social Media and Communications Intern will work, on average, 10 hours per week. This position will start in Fall 2024 and will be extended into Spring 2025 based on performance and availability of funding. This is a paid internship at $16.00/hour for undergraduate students. Federal Work Study designation is preferred. For questions about Federal Work-Study status, please contact Financial Aid.

  Applications are due August 29, 2024. For more information on the position and how to apply, please see full post.

• 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium Award Winners!

  May 15, 2024 8:00 am

  Congratulations to our 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium award winners! 

• OUR is Hiring! Now Accepting Applications for Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassadors!

  Feb 13, 2024 9:00 am

  OUR is seeking highly motivated and personable undergraduate students from all majors who are eager to guide and support their peers through the Illinois undergraduate research experience. If you have previous experience in research or creative inquiry, whether through coursework, assisting faculty, research staff, or graduate students, or conducting a project of your own, we invite you to apply to become an Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help other students navigate their own research journeys.

  Deadline to apply is Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59pm.

• Less than One Month Left to Apply to the Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024!

  Feb 7, 2024 8:00 am

  Less than one month left to apply to present at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS)! The URS, set for Thursday, April 25, 2024, is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 21-27, 2024) and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It's also open to friends, families, and the public who are interested in learning about undergraduate research and its impact. The deadline to apply is March 8 at 11:59 pm.

  
  

  Please see full post to learn more.

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  Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise

  Feb 1, 2024 2:15 pm

  We are excited to announce a new resource for students who want to learn more about undergraduate research. "Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise: Becoming a Successful Scholar in a Complex and Competitive Environment" by Dr. Kelvin K. Droegemeier is now available via MIT Press open access. This book serves as a guide for students across disciplines, offering insights into the essentials of academic research and how to thrive in a research environment.

• RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: 2024 Community-Academic Scholars Program

  Jan 30, 2024 11:30 am

  The Community-Academic Scholars program is a 10-week summer research experience that empowers undergraduates in all majors to address critical issues in Champaign-Urbana. Scholars work with an Illinois researcher and a community organization on a research project designed to directly benefit the community members served by the partner organization. Review the project descriptions and the scholar's role within each project to find projects that best match your strengths and background. Apply by Feb. 6.  This is a Summer 2024 research opportunity.

  For more information and to apply, please see full blog post.

• Apply for the Aspiring Researchers Alliance

  Jan 24, 2024 9:00 am

  The Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting applications for the Aspiring Researchers Alliance, a program to guide and support students through the process of securing an undergraduate research experience. Deadline to apply is Monday, February 5 at 11:59 PM.