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 in 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.
Conferences & Events
Student Stories
USF student rocket team soars in national NASA competition
After nearly a decade of setbacks and near-misses, the University of South Florida’s student rocket team successfully completed NASA’s prestigious Student Launch Competition.
USF achieves all-time high with four Goldwater Scholars
Four USF students were selected as Goldwater Scholars, considered the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
USF building pipeline of researchers to develop tech for aging adults
Students are developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a program in USF’s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.
Summer program introduces the world of research to undergraduates
A group of undergraduate students from USF is spending the summer building valuable research and career skills while receiving compensation for their efforts.