UndergraduateResearch
What type of researcher are you?
Prospective Researchers
Get Involved in Undergraduate Research
Current Researcher
Make the Most of Your Experience
Faculty Researchers
Find and support student researchers
UCF Undergraduate Research by the Numbers
47%
of undergraduate researchers continue their education
586
Faculty Mentors
456
Student posters accepted to the campus showcase
580
Students with research funding
Featured Program
Summer Research Academy (SRA) applications are now open!
SRA is a fast-paced, 3-day event from July 18 – 20 and is ideal for students who want to begin research in the fall. This program is designed for students who want to take a deep-dive into exploring and beginning their undergraduate research journey. Whether your interests lie in the humanities, physical and applied sciences, engineering, social sciences, or business, the 1-credit, Introduction to Research course will greatly benefit you! The fees for the 1-credit hour course are waived as a part of your participation in SRA.
Applications are Due May 31st.
Peer Advising Hours
OUR Peer Mentors are available for drop-in hours at the following times*:
Monday: 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 – 11 a.m.
Thursday: 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.
They are also available for thirty minute appointments on:
Tuesday: 1 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 – 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Appointments are required during finals and University breaks.
Leadership Opportunities in Undergradaute Research: A Conversation with Current Student Undergraduate Research Council (SURC) Members
Ever wonder what it’s like to be on the Student Undergraduate Research Council (SURC)? We asked a few of this year’s members to share their thoughts! SURC promotes undergraduate research for students at UCF. Students on the council are the ambassadors for Undergraduate Research across campus.