What began as a last-minute application became a transformative undergraduate research experience for Illiana Samorano. Through a five-year partnership between Earth Grant and the Ramírez-Andreotta Lab, students gain hands-on experience in
Before the graduation tassel has even been moved to the other side of the cap, Mariam Rana is already making her mark on Tucson and beyond. In a recent Arizona Daily Star feature, graduating senior Mariam Rana's journey reflects the transfo…
In the Flinn Foundation feature, “The whole state helped me win”: Graduating Flinn Scholars reflect on growth, purpose, community, several University of Arizona undergraduates were recognized. Notably, undergraduate researcher Portia Cooper…
Join us students, instructors, and community partners from PAH 420 Innovation and the Human Condition in imagining how we might design a more resilient food system in Pima County. This semester we are working on projects in partnership with…
Undergraduate Research at the University of Arizona is a holistic, university-wide endeavor. The Office of Societal Impact's Office of Undergraduate Research within the Office of Research and Partnerships (ORP), and the Office of Undergradu…
Listed below you will find the links to research web pages within departments and colleges to help you explore the variety of research areas at the University of Arizona. Each academic department regulates their undergraduate research affai…
Pilot funding awarded in July 2025 by the Student Services Fee Board allowed Undergraduate Research to launch the inaugural Undergraduate Research Travel Grants program in Fall 2025. These grants support student travel (up to $1,000) to con…
Participating in research as an undergraduate student will provide many inherent benefits on its own. However, there are several ways you can get even more out of your experience by participating in supplementary programs and presenting you…
Below are some funding resources, both on and off campus, related to undergraduate research and inquiry. Also make sure to check our list of upcoming deadlines for additional funding opportunities as they arise. In addition, if you are awar…
Undergraduate Research (UR) opportunities entered into the Faculty Portfolio system (formerly UAVitae) are displayed on the UR Researchers Database on UR.arizona.edu (ur.arizona.edu/find/search-ua-researchers). It's important that UR opport…
Join the weekly Undergraduate Research Ambassador email newsletter! The URA newsletter circulates every Tuesday morning during the academic year. Ask to be added to the email list here. University of Arizona President Garimella and Senior V…
VIPs are team-based research, design, and/or creative inquiry opportunities led by UArizona faculty or staff. By design, VIP teams are typically formed around large-scale projects connected to real-world problems. Because VIPs include multi…