Office of Undergraduate Research

At the UW, undergraduates are an integral part of our research community. The Office of Undergraduate Research provides resources and opportunities to support students, mentors, and staff across all disciplines to support the creation of transformative research experiences.

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Undergraduate Research Symposium

Join us May 16, 2025, for the 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. A celebration of undergraduate research and accomplishment, explore over 100 disciplines and engage with over 1,200 students.

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Research shapes our future

Undergraduate researchers are at the heart of discovery at UW.

Philanthropic gifts bolster research opportunities for thousands of motivated students who work in partnership with world-renowned faculty to advance our understandings and uncover solutions across all fields of study.

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View our student and mentor resources.

Access Advising

Gain one-on-one advising from our team. From getting started, to applying your research towards your future.

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Begin Your Journey

Learn how to get started in your search for a research opportunity.

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Search the Database

Browse through research opportunities available on campus and beyond.

Let’s Connect

Explore connections for current undergrads and alumni through email and social media!

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Research Spotlight and News

Bridging science and humanity

December 7, 2024
Daniel Chen’s journey from undergraduate research to groundbreaking work in immunology and cancer therapy showcases the power of service. His early experiences led him to a Marshall Scholarship and studies at Cambridge, where he tackles autoimmune diseases and cancer immunotherapy. We caught up with Chen to hear how his research at Cambridge is going.

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Kristin Bennett’s story – From Navy to neuroscience

September 30, 2024
Undergraduate and Navy veteran Kristin Bennett brings her firsthand experience with traumatic brain injuries into the lab, determined to uncover mysteries about the brain to advance knowledge and treatment.

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A boundless connection

June 8, 2024
For Kavin “Ken” Srinakarin, ’24, it all began in the Forest Club Room of Anderson Hall. Amid the serenity of evergreens, he and his fellow research assistants at the Human Interaction with Nature and Technological Systems (HINTS) Lab gathered every Friday to discuss scales, factor analysis and connect through shared experiences in nature.

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