The Office of Undergraduate Research team was excited to have so many undergraduates join us through our Dawg Daze 2026 events, but recognize that not everyone was able to get into these events. The team wanted to share some of the key takeaways from panelists and share some great resources to get new students started in exploring undergraduate research at the University of Washington! Panelist response to questions Resources and getting started Why research? Research is an opportunity to do…
Announcements from the Office of Undergraduate Research
Announcing the 2026-27 Washington Research Foundation Fellows and Levinson Emerging Scholars cohorts
Meet the 2026-27 Academic Year cohorts for both the Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and Levinson Emerging Scholars awards.
Meet the 2025-26 Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and Levinson Emerging Scholars award recipients
Today we are excited to announce the 10 recipients of the Washington Research Foundation Fellowship (WRFF) and the 16 recipients of the Levinson Emerging Scholars (LES) awards. Of nearly 150 applicants, these undergraduate researchers have showcased high motivation, independence, and innovation in the advancement of new biological technologies through their contributions in undergraduate research. With the award, these researchers can spend up to $8,000 in support of both their academic/education and research experiences. Meet the awardees below and learn more…