Undergraduate Research
Overview
Pursue your passion. Build meaningful connections. Prepare for your future.
Undergraduate research gives you the chance to explore what excites you, connect with experts in your field, and prepare for whatever comes next – whether that’s grad school, your dream job or something totally unexpected.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
USF Office of Student Engagement for Research & Innovation (SERI)
SERI connects students with undergraduate research opportunities and supports faculty wishing to expanding the use of high-impact practices in their courses.
University of South Florida Undergraduate Research Portal
USF's Undergraduate Research Portal is a place for you to find research opportunities that match your unique background and goals.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
REUs are competitive summer research programs designed for undergraduates pursuing studies in science, engineering or math. These NSF-funded programs are conducted at several universities.
Student Research Opportunities with USF's Colleges
There are a variety of undergraduate student research opportunities offered by faculty members in the University of South Florida's many different colleges, departments and centers.
Student Stories
First USF team advances to National Inventors Hall of Fame competition
The team has been selected as a finalist for the National Inventors Hall of Fame Collegiate Inventors Competition in Washington, D.C. Team NeuTrode will compete in the graduate category alongside five other teams selected from universities across the United States.
USF Institute of Applied Engineering opens pathway to defense careers
The USF Institute of Applied Engineering provides students with hands-on internships that connect them directly to defense, cybersecurity and engineering careers, often leading to full-time roles with government agencies and private contractors.
Exploring research, the country and REUs with Chloe Jones
Chloe Jones has taken her passion for chemistry beyond USF through two U.S. NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates, gaining field knowledge, building presentation skills, forming mentor relationships and preparing for a future career as a researcher.
USF internships turn into careers at Tampa Bay tech company
Nearly 9 in 10 employees at Four Winds IT started as interns. See how the Sarasota tech company’s internship program is turning emerging talent into its next generation of employees.