The Office of Undergraduate Education- Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry strives to nurture and support mentored research pursuits of all undergraduate students to proactively transform and enrich their academic experience by providing inclusive and innovative research engagement opportunities and fostering collaborative partnerships in the world beyond the classroom.
What is undergraduate research?
Undergraduate research is defined by the Council on Undergraduate Research as “an inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original, intellectual, or creative contribution to the discipline.” Working alongside a faculty mentor, you will be on the forefront of innovation and creativity as you make discoveries big and small.
Research is not limited to any one area – at Ohio State, research is occurring in all colleges and departments. No matter which field you are conducting research in, engaging in research is an enriching academic and personal experience. The resources provided below will help you get started in undergraduate research at Ohio State.