The Undergraduate Research Center (URC) nurtures and supports mentored research, scholarly, or creative activities for all undergraduate students. The URC promotes research as an opportunity to engage in a community of scholars to enhance students' academic experience readiness to succeed in the future.
Undergraduate research is considered a high-impact student experience. By conducting research and other creative activities, students set themselves apart from their peers, gain a sense of excitement about their studies, and develop real-world experience.
What interests you? The world is full of things to explore. There's probably a problem or topic just waiting for you. The URC staff can help you find a mentor, structure a proposal, and present your final results.
Get an idea of what's possible by browsing previous students' accomplishments. Learn how their experiences have benefitted and enriched their educational experience. See where you might go with your idea.
2024 Fall Grant Cycle
NCUR 2025: April 7th-9th, 2025
2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium
URC Graduate Assistants are available to assist students with finding a research mentor, writing proposals, creating presentations, and with other research-related questions. To contact a Graduate Assistant, email urc@mnsu.edu.
The mission of the URC is to actively engage faculty and students in mentoring relationships structured around research, scholarly, and creative activities.
News and deadlines for the Undergraduate Research Center.
Learn why both students and faculty members should get involved in the undergraduate research process. Faculty resources can be found here.
How to apply and get started with the Undergraduate Research Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Learn about opportunities for funding student research and creative projects, through the URC and other entities.
Information on opportunities to present and publish Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State, Mankato.
View other scholastic and creative projects by students on campus.
Browse previous student projects and presentations.