The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) facilitates research experiences for students in all academic disciplines through advising, research programs, and other research-related resources. URP works to expand research opportunities for undergraduates by supporting faculty and academic departments to integrate undergraduate research into their curricula and programs, and provides public events for students to present their scholarly work.
Undergraduate Research Impacts
Learn about the impact that undergraduate research has on students, mentors, and the broader scientific community.
Resources
Research Spotlight & News
May 9, 2023
Undergraduates at the intersections of research: from blueprints to breakthroughs and visual arts to virtual reality
On May 19, over 1,000 undergraduates will present their research and scholarship to the public at the 26th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Celebrating scholarship and cutting-edge research of undergraduate researchers from all academic disciplines, the Symposium brings together students, faculty members and the greater community to engage with a diverse showcase of research and academic achievement at a signature event for the University of Washington.
April 10, 2023
Five UW students named 2023 Goldwater Scholars
Five University of Washington undergraduates have been honored as Goldwater Scholars by the Goldwater Foundation. Four of the five awardees are WRF Fellows and/or URLs who work closely with the URP. We are so proud of these students and the mentors who support them!
November 18, 2022
U.S. Under Secretary James Kvaal visits the UW Undergraduate Research Program
URP hosted a visit from U.S Under Secretary James Kvaal on November 3, 2022 and discussed research being conducted by current UW students and faculty, and the value of undergraduate research in promoting student belonging, retention, and career advancement.