ORU Mission
- Raise awareness of the value of undergraduate research
- Encourage undergraduates to embrace a desire to engage in research and creative projects
- Promote synergistic & interdisciplinary pursuits
- Recognize the role of research centers and research support entities across campus
- Showcase undergraduate research, experiential learning, and creative works on Miami's campus and beyond.
ORU 2020 Events
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Q & A: SOURCE Peer Mentorship Kickoff Meeting Open to All Students
Finding the right mentor is one of the most important factors in undergraduate research success. SOURCE invites all students to hear from Miami mentors who will share their experiences & advice to help you plan your search for a mentor. Thur Oct 1, 2020 5:00pm EDT Register Here
Q & A: Internal Undergrad Research Funding Opportunities
ORU Staff: Joyce Fernandes and Martha Weber invite you to learn more about internal funding opportunities for Undergraduate Research.
Oct 2nd 2:30pm Register Here
Q & A: Faculty & Student Panel: Disciplinary Approaches to Research
Curious about the research being conducted in your major? Join us to explore research questions and approaches across disciplines from both the faculty and student perspective. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about research they are interested in while also learning about the research going on in other academic areas.
Oct 6th 4:00pm Register Here
Oct 7th 11:00am Register Here
Q & A: Career Center Staff - Applying for Internships
Staff walk your through the process to get started and to apply. Open to all Miami students.
Oct 16th 2:30pm Register Here
Q & A: Professional Development Workshop - Careers & Research
Host: (SOURCE/ORU/CCES) Undergraduate researchers will explore strategies for highlighting and condensing your research experiences into a concise “elevator pitch.”
Oct 19th 11:00am Register Here
Q & A: Undergraduate Research @ the Regionals - CLAAS
Are you a Miami Regionals' student interested in pursuing undergraduate research? Join us to learn how to find research opportunities on the Regional and Oxford campuses, how to connect with potential faculty mentors, and the overall benefits of undergraduate research. This workshop is open to ALL Miami Regionals students regardless of major, year in school, or research experience.
Oct 22nd 6:30-7:30pm Register Here
Q & A: ORU Supporting Undergraduate Research in the Humanities
Pepper Stetler Humanities Center invites you to learn about getting started in Humanities research.
Oct 30 2:30pm Register Here
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
About Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Read the URA, DUOS and USS program guidelines on the web. Get the application from your department or program administrative staff.
All research must comply with Miami University Safe Return to Research Policy Requirements