Current Students

How to Get Involved

There are many ways UT students get involved in research. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry to learn more.

• Incoming First-Year students interested in research can apply for the SURE program to get started in research during their first year at UT. 
• UT students can choose to take many inquiry-based courses in their major field of study. In these courses, students learn how to develop their own questions and research projects and work on small-scale projects.
• Students also work one-on-one with faculty members on in-depth projects. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry offers grants to support student research with supply money, stipends/awards for students and faculty, and travel funds for students to present their research at conferences. These grants support student research over the summer or during the academic year.
• There are many opportunities for summer off-campus research experiences. Many of these programs provide financial support for students and are amazing resume builders. Please contact the OURI for questions or help preparing your application.