Federal Work Study Research Assistantship Application Is Open!
Have a research project and mentor, and hoping to be paid to conduct research? Apply to the Federal Work-Study Research Program! This program provides an hourly wage to eligible undergraduate students conducting research under the guidance of a mentor. Through this program, you’ll also grow professionally through tailored workshops and digital resources. Ready to join the FWS RA program? Apply via this form! Not sure if you are eligible for work-study? Contact your financial aid counselor!
Fall Campus Opportunities
Data Science Services
Data Science Services workshops are now open for registration! Topics this semester include, data visualization, mapping and GIS, and introductory programming concepts for R and Python. Workshops are available at both D.H. Hill Library and Hunt Library, with some workshops being offered online.
Learn more about offerings and register here!
MSA Peer Mentor Program
The MSA Peer Mentor Program provides culturally affirming, student success-oriented support for first year and transfer students. Students looking to get involved and receive mentoring opportunities can sign up via the interest form. Interested students should complete the form by August 28th by 5 p.m.!
NC State University Collegiate Game Jam
Get ready for a four‑day creative sprint where 30–45 students from any major team up to build playable games and digital art from the ground up. Whether you’re an artist, coder, designer or storyteller, you’ll dive into hands‑on workshops on project design and development, version control, game engines, and other popular tools. You’ll tackle fast‑paced design challenges, and refine your prototype with one‑on‑one feedback from NC State faculty, Esports staff and mentors. Beyond the competition for cash prizes, exclusive swag and bragging rights, you’ll expand your portfolio, level up your skills and connect with a community of fellow creators—and have a blast doing it!
Register by Thursday, September 18th to participate!
2025 Fall Undergraduate Research Sidewalk Symposium
Join us on Thursday, September 25 from 11am-12:30 P.M. for the 2025 Fall Sidewalk Symposium! This event showcases the creativity and expertise of undergraduate researchers from across the campus as they draw their research at D.H. Hill Library.
Abstract submissions are due by Monday, September 8th at 9:00 A.M. Abstracts can be submitted at the 2025 Fall Sidewalk Symposium Abstract Submission Form. Learn more about the symposium here!
State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS)
Students are strongly encouraged to gain research communication and presentation experience through this State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium. This event is open to all students in North Carolina who have conducted research and is a supportive environment to showcase student work and further develop key skills.
Learn more and submit your abstract here!
SNCURCS Financial Assistance
NC State’s Office of Undergraduate Research will cover registration fees, poster printing, and arrange travel to/from SNCURCS for selected NC State presenters. Students seeking OUR support for SNCURCS participation must first fill out the SNCURCS Financial Assistance Request Form for consideration by Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Hopeful Futures: Future of Fashion
What does “fashion” mean, and what will our clothing be like in the future? Join a panel discussion with Kate Annett-Hitchcock, Ashley Heller, and Karen Leonas of future fashion as it relates to trends and developments in technology, sustainability, and design. Learn more about the event and add it to your calendar here.
Professional Development Workshops
Join the Office of Undergraduate Research this fall for a workshop series dedicated to your growth and success as a student, researcher, and professional! These workshops helps fulfill the professional development requirements for OUR funded students, and are a great chance to learn some new skills! Check out the full roster of workshops on our website, and sign up to attend today!