Discovery for Every Discipline, Skills for Every Future
Undergraduate students have access to world-class research happening right here at
USC. You can be a part of the discovery in any college, department, or campus and
expand your own opportunities for a lifetime. The Office of Undergraduate Research
(OUR) is here to help students learn about and get started in research and to provide
ongoing support through all steps of the research experience.
Supporting students in every stage of the research experience
The OUR can help you refine your research interests and identify potential mentors
to begin your research experience.
The OUR offers competitive grant-style funding to support research, scholarly or creative
projects, and travel.
The OUR hosts symposiums, publications, and other opportunities to share what you
have learned.
The OUR offers timely and relevant workshops to enhance your competitiveness for graduate
school or the workforce.
Upcoming Workshops:
“... undergraduate research was really, really good to me... It informed my future
career. It gave me the experiences that allowed me to be successful in grad school
applications."
Aiden Billings, Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2025
The OUR is currently accepting applications for three grants to support student research.
Please refer to to individual grant pages for more information.
Magellan Scholar Grant deadline Wednesday, October 8, by 5:00
UR Mini Grant deadline Tuesday, October 21, by 5:00
UR Campus Partner Grant deadline Tuesday, October 21, by 5:00
Event Spotlight
Are you ready to tap in to the extrordinary research happening at USC but don't know
where to start? Attend a Getting Started in Research Workshop, help every Thursday
this fall, with dates both in-person and online.
Getting Started in Research
Undergraduate Research at USC offers Discovery for Every Discipline and fosters
Skills for Every Future. We'd love to share the benefits of Undergraduate Research
with students and provide practial resources to start a research journey on campus.
Request a presentation for your class, organization, residence hall or campus group from our Undergraduate Research Ambassadors!