Undergraduate Research at WSU
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Undergraduate Research

Office of Undergraduate Research

WSU undergraduates from all majors, in all years in college, and on every campus can be researchers who work with faculty mentors and contribute something new to their field. It’s easy to get started and plenty of resources will help you enjoy the experience.

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The faculty and staff in the WSU Office of Undergraduate Research help you envision your future as a researcher and turn that goal into reality. We:

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What Is Undergraduate Research?

Research is the process of making new contributions to a branch of knowledge. It takes place in all disciplines, whether you are in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, or in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). And undergraduate students are an integral part of the research, scholarship, and creative activities that take place at WSU to bring knowledge to our world.

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Meet with a Peer Mentor

Peer mentors, who are undergraduates currently involved in undergraduate research, are available most weeks to meet with you. They have the experience and training to answer your important questions, such as:

  • “How do I get started with my research or creative activity?”
  • “Will I get paid for what I’m doing, or am I eligible for a special scholarship?”
  • “How do I find the right faculty mentor for me?”

Schedule a meeting with one today!

What’s New

WSU Undergraduate Research Presents 8 Awards to 41 Students

The Washington State University Office of Undergraduate Research announced that awards to support mentored research, scholarship, and creative activity have been given to 41 students in 31 majors across four campuses for the 2023-2024 academic year. More than $60,000 was presented from among eight types or combinations of awards, said Jeremy Lessmann, office director. Students from WSU Pullman, WSU Tri-Cities, WSU Vancouver, and WSU Everett are among the recipients.

Undergraduate Research Award Applications Open for 2023-24

Washington State University undergraduate students can apply online now through Jan. 20, 2023 for any of seven awards to support their mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities in academic year 2023-24. A variety of awards are available to all students. Three are presented by the Office of Undergraduate Research in the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA). Others are from the WSU LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) program, the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, and the Team Mentoring Program (TMP). A grant for research into arts and humanities topics is available from the WSU Emeritus Society.
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Why & When to Get Involved?

Regardless of your major, getting involved in research will help you contribute to knowledge in a field, and benefit your intellect, skill set, and career readiness.
Getting Involved
A student standing with her research mentor in the lab

How Do I Get Started in Research?

We can show you how to engage with the research going on all around you at WSU. With our assistance, getting started in undergraduate research will be easier than you think.
Starting in Research
An undergraduate researcher receiving a monetary award at SURCA.

Receive Credit or Funding

We can show you how to engage with the research going on all around you at WSU. With our assistance, getting started in undergraduate research will be easier than you think.
Funding & Credit
Undergraduate researchers presenting their work at SURCA

Share Your Work & Results

Sharing new knowledge with the wider community in your field is essential to the research process. Opportunities abound to disseminate your discoveries both at WSU and beyond.
Sharing Your Work