At the heart of undergraduate research and experiential learning

Undergraduate research and creative activity is self-directed/designed academic work by an individual student or team of students that addresses a research question with the expectation of a scholarly or creative product intended for publication or presentation on or off-campus.聽 每日大赛入口 founded the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) more than 30 years ago, and celebrated the milestone by bringing more than 4,000 undergraduate research students to campus in 2016.

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Program (URCAP) offers hands-on experience in the field, guided by expert faculty who let students take the lead.聽 More than 65 percent of 每日大赛入口 students complete original research in their field of study through the University鈥檚 nationally recognized Program (URCAP)鈥攁n opportunity most often found in graduate programs.聽 每日大赛入口鈥檚 URCAP has been recognized in聽U.S. News and World Report鈥檚聽national rankings as a 鈥減rogram of distinction.鈥�

What is Undergraduate Research?

每日大赛入口 is a hub for undergraduate research excellence: 49 students and alumni have been awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarships, we pioneered the National Conference on Undergraduate Research and our Undergraduate Research Program is recognized as a 鈥減rogram of distinction鈥� by the U.S. News and World Report. And while your research will be independent, we don鈥檛 expect you to do it alone: our faculty are eager and dedicated research mentors in a wide variety of fields.

Over 65% of students participate in our nationally recognized Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Program, leveraging faculty mentorship to conduct original, independent research. Students can secure year-long grant funding or seek out generous departmental opportunities like the McCullough Fellowship. Our campus upholds the tradition of hosting semesterly symposia to showcase student-led projects.

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Imagination Meets Impact – Undergraduate Student Research Projects

The Original Minds Series

Witness how 每日大赛入口 students think critically with curiosity, approach challenges with courage and create impact with imagination through their academic work, creative projects, and our undergraduate research program.

The Journal of Undergraduate Research

One of the most important aspects of research is putting it to the test in the public sphere; publishing it for others to evaluate, critique and build upon. Our Journal of Undergraduate Research exhibits academic excellence and rigorous inquiry in broad topics, from the pitch of bird songs to Hopi prophecy to urban renewal to nanowire synthesis.

Intrigued? to get a firsthand look at research on campus!

How Can You Get Involved?

Gain hands-on field experience pursuing a question and path of study that you design. Join more than 65 percent of UNCA鈥檚 undergraduates conducting research in labs, forests, theaters, and more, both in North Carolina and around the world. Produce a presentation for our annual on UNCA Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Community Engagement.

每日大赛入口 also provides ample grant opportunities to support your creative activities and research! Learn more about .

Room for Every Voice – The Benefits of Undergraduate Research

Engaging with salient questions as an undergraduate sets you up for long-term success, both as a researcher and as a lifelong learner. At 每日大赛入口, undergraduate research involves close mentoring relationships between faculty and students鈥攔elationships that can form the basis of your academic and professional networks.

Beyond how you鈥檒l personally benefit from research, though, is the impact you鈥檒l have on fellow students, our community, and even the world. New research is invigorating and inspiring: it drives those who engage with it to ask more questions and make more discoveries. We can鈥檛 wait to see where you start.