Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI)

Overview

The Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI) offers opportunities for undergraduate students to get involved in research. URI is open to students in any discipline, at any stage of their studies. Students can pursue undergraduate research through credit or non-credit opportunities.

For-credit research opportunities include research-based courses, independent studies, research certificates and honors or specialization programs.Non-credit research opportunities include summer research, internships, research abroad, research assistantships, student group projects and other various student-led initiatives).

Benefits

There are numerous benefits to participating in undergraduate research. Engaging in research experiences can help students explore or clarify their future career opportunities, establish connections with peers or mentorship with faculty members as well as develop new skills.

Application Information

  • Students can explore available opportunities on the URI Opportunity Board on campusBRIDGE or on the URI ‘Find an Opportunity’ page. Students can also set up an advising appointment for help in navigating the application process or to learn more. Many undergraduate research opportunities are not formally advertised, so advising with URI is strongly encouraged.
  • Graduate students and Instructors can get involved in mentoring undergraduate researchers.

Contact

Program Details

Faculty/Unit: Augustana, Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Graduate + Postdoctoral Studies, Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, Law, Medicine and Dentistry, Native Studies, Nursing, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, School of, Rehabilitation Medicine, Science and Faculté Saint-Jean
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Credit Received: For-credit + non-credit options
Payment: Unpaid
Location: Other
Format: Various
Related Learning Types

Research-Based Learning

  • Directed Reading Courses
  • Other Research Experiences

Eligibility Requirements

Recognition + Compensation

  • Generally, for-credit experiences are unpaid but students will receive academic credit (e.g. grade or designation on transcript).
  • Non-credit research opportunities may be paid or unpaid, depending on the experience.
  • Students may also consider applying for funding to support their research opportunity.

Duration, Format + Location

  • Non-credit opportunities may be full-time or part-time and the duration of the opportunity can vary from a few weeks up to several months.