The Undergraduate Research Network (URN) was formed in 2001 to foster an undergraduate research community here at UVA. Now in its 7th year of existence, URN continues to promote undergraduate research. In particular, URN hopes to: 1. Encourage students to initiate research projects. 2. Present information about current research opportunities. 3. Increase the visibility of undergraduate research at UVA. 4. Offer guidance and mentorship to students interested in research. 5. Publicize funding opportunities and research-related events. 6. Increase undergraduate access to UVA's resources. 7. Provide a forum for students to showcase the results of their research and reflect upon their experience.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Application Deadline Extended: Friday, October 10, 2008 at 11:59pm. Please email your application to either ub2d@virginia.edu or ces7z@virginia.edu

    Trial presentations: October 5 - 10th

    Symposium: November 14th in the Byrd Room on Harrison Special Collection library

News & Announcements

  • A message from the Global Development Organization (GDO)....

    Undergraduate Research:
    The A-Z's of getting started and getting excited about RESEARCH
    Monday, October 6th
    7 PM
    Minor 130


    We will have presentations from: former Grant winners, representatives from offices who award grants, and other student organizations focusing on research like Engineering Students w/o Borders, Student Entrepreneurs for Economic Development, and the Undergraduate Research Network.

    And, if you are interested in getting involved in development, but don't have a project in mind, we will have information about opportunities to get out in the field--specifically through ASB and the International Studies Offices.

    The meeting will close with a breakout session during which you can talk to any speakers that piqued your interest--this is all about you guys, so if there is something you want to know about research at the University, feel free to bring it up!
  • Thursday, October 23rd, 6-7 pm: How to Write an Effective Research Paper
    Find out helpful tips and tricks for that paper you need to write! A student panel, including members of the Oculus editorial staff, will help answer your questions!
  • Friday, October 24th, 5-6 pm: GSK Graduate School Workshop
    Interested in graduate school? Come learn from representatives at GlaxoSmithKline about what doing research after college is like!
  • Monday, November 10th, 6-7 pm: How to Find a Research Internship
    Looking for summer work and want to get research experience? Come to this URN workshop to find out about the opportunities available to UVA students.
  • Monday, November 24th, 6:30-7:30 pm: Harrison Grants Workshop
    Come to this workshop to find out about one of the most popular and eagerly-sought grants at UVA: the Harrison Grant. Ask questions from students who have won the award in the past. If you want, you can bring in your application for critique!