The Office of Undergraduate Research offers resources to help you mentor undergraduate students effectively and integrate them into your research or creative projects. By collaborating with OUR, you can:

  • Access support for mentorship efforts.
  • Engage students in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
  • Contribute to fostering a culture of discovery at ODU.

 

Vertically Integrated Program for Undergraduate Research (VIPUR)

ODU is launching the Vertically Integrated Program for Undergraduate Research (VIPUR), a credit-bearing model that engages students in multiyear, faculty-led research and creative projects beginning as early as freshman year. VIPUR expands access to sustained undergraduate research while strengthening pathways into graduate study and the workforce. Interested in learning more? Contact Dr. Orlando M. Ayala at oayala@odu.edu.

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Undergraduate Research at the Perry Honors College
The ODU Honors experience provides the benefits of a small liberal arts college within a large, research-intensive university.
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TRiO McNair Scholars Program
Our mission is to prepare eligible students for graduate school through research and other scholarly activity involvement. The program is funded to support students who are the first in their families to graduate from college, limited income households, and/or part of an underrepresented demographic group in higher education settings.
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“Participating in research as an undergraduate student has been incredibly rewarding and an amazing learning experience." - Eleanor Brodine, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

 

“I initially enrolled in the class for an honors course requirement, but I left with a motivation to pursue research further as a career option.” - Epiphany Smith, Electrical Engineering

Knowledge & Creativity Expo

The inaugural expo featuring all colleges and bringing together students, faculty, and community partners in a dynamic showcase of research and creative expression. This event will highlight the diverse research and creative works of undergraduate and medical student scholars.

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Resources

Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award

This award honors individuals who have demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship while undergraduates at Old Dominion University. 

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On-Campus Student Employment

Need a student to work for you on a part-time, research, or temporary assignment on campus?

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Undergraduate Research & Creativity Grant

 This program provides students with an opportunity to pursue original research, scholarship, or creative work under the mentorship of a full-time faculty member.

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Student Travel Awards

Supporting graduate and undergraduate student travel to conferences for the purpose of presenting their research, conducting research, exhibiting or performing creative works, competing or attending in order to enhance their research goals.

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Research Experiences

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) & Teachers (RET)

ODU has robust REU programs for students wanting to explore Chemistry (Community College Students), Computer & Information Science, Cybersecurity, and Psychology (Transportation). ODU also has a RET program for students wanting to explore STEM & Alternative Energy.

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Search NSF REU Sites

Explore existing U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) Sites. You can search by research area, location and keyword.

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