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2025 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities – Application OPEN!

The Office of Undergraduate Research, with the Simpson Center for the Humanities, is elated to introduce this year’s Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH) theme, teaching team, and application! SIAH offers an opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. This scholarly experience occurs in the context of seminars and tutorial-style lessons with faculty who offer expertise from disciplinary and interdisciplinary points of view in a space that…

UW Post-bacc Research Education Program – Applications Due February 1, 2025

This program exists for post-bacc students, and aims to support them on their journey into graduate studies leading into a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences. To support these students, the program offers a series of opportunities and support, including: 🥼 1 year mentored lab. experience 📝 Graduate school application assistance ✈️ Travel to attend one national conference ✍️ Writing Courses ❤️ Health and dental benefits 💸 Tuition assistance for one course at the UW 🏦 A salary subject NIH approval…

Recap: REU & Summer Research Workshop Resources

Resources from the REU and Summer Research Workshop  This workshop provided valuable insights into Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs and other summer research opportunities. This session covered: What REUs and summer research programs are  How to identify programs that align with your goals Key application tips (e.g., personal statements, letters of recommendation) Resources for crafting a strong application Download the presentation slides and session handout below!  

Recap: Dawg Daze Undergrad Research Event Resources

The Office of Undergraduate Research is thankful to Dawg Daze event participants. We recognize that due to room capacity and timing, not all students had the opportunity to learn more about the UW and undergraduate research. Given this, we wanted to share the resources we talked about yesterday with all undergraduate students considering getting into research while at the UW! Start your journey into undergraduate research through our Begin Your Research Journey– a digital guide and webpages dedicated to defining…

New course offering for first-year students interested in undergraduate research – Spring 2025

GEN ST 220 A — Undergraduate Research: Foundations and Exploration (SPR 2025) Are you a first-year student curious about undergraduate research but unsure where to start? GEN ST 220 A is designed to help you reflect on your interests and curiosities, explore why research matters, and learn about what it means to meaningfully engage in undergraduate research. In addition, this course will provide you with the practical tools to get involved in research opportunities across any academic discipline. Start your…

Undergraduate Research Seeking Outreach Intern – Applications Close 4. Oct. 2024

This position is open to all undergraduate students and can have a flexible schedule of about 10 hours per week. Interested students can apply on Handshake to Job #9320498. If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to reach out to our office at UndergradResearch@uw.edu. Applications close 4 October 2024.

2024 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities

The Office of Undergraduate Research, with the Simpson Center for the Humanities, is elated to introduce this year’s Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH) theme, teaching team, and application! SIAH offers an opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. This scholarly experience occurs in the context of seminars and tutorial-style lessons with faculty who offer expertise from disciplinary and interdisciplinary points of view in a space that…

2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Undergraduate Research Symposium is a momentous occasion for undergraduate students, their mentors, and the further UW and surrounding, as well as global, communities. For students, it is a time to showcase their efforts, work, and quests for inquiry in their dedicated research area and interests. For mentors, a time to recognize and celebrate their mentee accomplishment and ability as well as a time to reflect on the amazement of your students! And for our communities, these students and their…