Project Supply Grant Application is Live!

Project Supply Grants provide compensation and supply funding for undergraduate students conducting research. Students can request up to $1500 in compensation and supply funding to help further their research. The application for spring PSG funding is open and will close on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Interested in applying for funding? Interested students must attend a required PSG Help Session prior to submitting their application. Register to attend a help session today!

Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback Workshop

Join the OUR for an interactive workshop on Thursday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. on giving and receiving effective feedback! In this workshop, we will discuss what constitutes effective feedback, practice strategies for providing feedback to others, and develop plans for incorporating feedback about your own work that minimize stress while efficiently improving your drafts.

Join Us at the 2026 Spooky Research Slam

Join us on Thursday, October 29, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. for a spooky good research slam! Hear from 5 outstanding undergraduate researchers as they share their research and what they’ve learned through their research experiences. This event is open to the entire NC State community, so join us in the D.H. Hill Jr. Library Fishbowl Forum!

How to Get Started in Research Workshops

Interested in getting started in undergraduate research? Join our research ambassadors for a How to Get Started in Research workshop! These interactive workshops provide students with the tips and strategies for finding research opportunities, reaching out to mentors, and setting yourself up for success. Register for a fall How to Get Started Workshop!

Apply to Present at NCUR

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. NCUR abstract submissions are due by Friday, December 4th. Stay tuned for funding opportunities from the OUR! That application will go live in a few weeks!

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Undergraduate Research in Autonomous Battery Energy Storage

Dr. Tao Gao in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is hiring undergraduate students who have experience in hardware, electronics, 3D printing and machining to join a team of graduate students and postdocs aiming to build an autonomous experiment system for battery electrolyte research and development. The work will be paid, or the student may choose course credit instead.

Bridging Design Research and Professional Practice

The research mentee will collaborate on a pilot study examining how faculty and students in NC State’s College of Design perceive and experience the relationship between design research and professional practice. The study will explore challenges, opportunities for stronger connections, and experiences that shape students’ interests in research, practice, or both. This opportunity emphasizes collaborative inquiry, attentive listening, and reflection.

Engagement Opportunities

Submit to the AACC Symposium on Afrofuturism and Diasporic Scholarship

The Symposium on Afrofuturism and Diasporic Scholarship is hosted by the African American Cultural Center (AACC) alongside several key campus partners. The symposium features diasporic learning, scholarship, and epistemologies through cutting-edge research, storytelling, creative works, discussion circles, and community projects from NC State and the local community. This symposium promotes student success by elevating diasporic scholarship, research, and intellectual rigor. Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit proposals for the poster session that contributes to the ongoing conversations around Afrofuturism and Diasporic Scholarship. Submissions are due by November 9, 2026

Participants Needed for Research Study

Toluwalase Salako is recruiting participants for a dissertation study, which focuses on understanding the research and mentoring experiences of community college transfer students in research labs. Participants aged 18 years or older are eligible for this study. The interested participant must be a community college transfer student in a STEM field, be in a Research lab for Fall 2026, be currently enrolled at NC State University, and be based in the United States. Interested participants will complete a pre- and post-skills set survey, a Card Sort Activity with a semi-structured interview, weekly submission of images with brief descriptions or captions and an image discussion interview. Please note that the two semi-structured interviews will be conducted in person. Participants will receive a $100 gift card for full participation. Participation is voluntary, and interested individuals will be asked to complete a screening/eligibility survey that takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

Apply to the KIETS Climate Leaders Program

The Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science (KIETS) Climate Leaders Program (CLP) will educate, inspire, empower and support emerging leaders as they develop innovative solutions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The program is designed to build strong partnerships among students, faculty mentors, and internship hosts while working together to develop interdisciplinary solutions. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on October 25!

V-EXCEL Summer Research Program

The Vanderbilt Excellence in Cancer Research, Education, and Leadership (V-EXCEL) Program provides hands-on cancer research training, mentorship from leading faculty, and professional development opportunities for students interested in careers in research, medicine, and healthcare. Applications are due by Tuesday, December 1 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).

OUR Fall Workshops

Join us this semester for some of our professional development workshops! These workshops are open to all NC State students. You do not have to be participating in research to attend! Make sure to register for a fall OUR workshop to receive a calendar reminder!