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New Students
The Office of Undergraduate Research welcomes you to our Mountaineer family!
undergraduate Research in any major
The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) pairs students with faculty research mentors in any field, starting as early as freshman year.
Biological & Health Sciences
Corrine Hazel, an Environmental Microbiology major, who found a long-sought-after fungus that produces effects similar to the semisynthetic drug LSD, which is used to treat conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction.
Arts Research
Sophia Bunch, a Dance major, presenting at the 2025 National Conference of Undergraduate Research "Know Your Every Move" choreographed by Gabrielle Butler. Know more about the NCUR Conference.
Engineering & Technology
Christopher Smith, a Biomedical Engineering major, works with graduate student Raphael Oladokun on a project using an electric field to detect breast cancer in blood samples
research opportunities for beginners
More about RAP
experienced researcher opportunities
Ready for a challenge?
The Summer Undergraduate Experience (SURE)
A summer undergraduate research experience that allows students interested in graduate school to continue their research in their discipline or related discipline through 8 weeks of summer. Students receive a competitive stipend for their full-time research efforts.More about SURE
Present your Research
The Office of Undergraduate Research hosts university-wide research symposia every semester to showcase undergraduate students' research and creative efforts. Students present their research in one of several offered categories in a variety of formats including poster presentations, oral presentations, performances, and art displays.More about Undergraduate Symposia
