Undergraduate Research Advising
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Discovering Opportunities
Defining research
Identifying areas and disciplines of interest
Exploring mentors and research environments
Discovering funding
Communicating & Mentor Relationships
Initial email to a potential mentor
Defining research goals and outcomes
Mentor-mentee relationships
Research Dissemination
Exploring presentation opportunities
Designing for posters and oral presentations
Applying for conference travel awards
Going Beyond the UW
Developing a research-oriented resume/CV
Writing a competitive cover letter
Exploring research programs and REUs
Continuing education
Available Advisors
Limited advising availability
Please know that through the remainder of Spring 2026, the advising availability of our staff may be limited as the Office of Undergraduate Research supports and leads the 2026 UW Undergraduate Research Symposium . We appreciate your understanding.
Please note that our advisors are only able to meet with students who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at UW.