About the Office of Undergraduate Research
The mission of the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is to strengthen and enrich the undergraduate research climate at the University of Central Florida. Undergraduate research gives students an opportunity to work closely with faculty while having a hands-on learning experience. Additionally, the learning that occurs when undergraduate researchers work with experts in their field cannot be gained in a traditional classroom setting but is best disseminated in a laboratory, field, clinic, or studio environment.
In order to support students who are interested in getting involved in undergraduate research, OUR annually hosts the Summer Research Academy and provides Getting Started workshops. These programs reinforce how undergraduate research benefits students’ academic experience. It also provides tools for finding a faculty mentor and a research project. Students interested in research also have the option to email the Student Undergraduate Research Council (SURC) with questions about undergraduate research. SURC students are active researchers on campus who serve as research ambassadors to the general UCF student body, as well as a student council for OUR.
Visit the OUR website for more information.
