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Promoting mentored undergraduate research and fellowship opportunities for students across the university

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards provides support, resources, and research opportunities for undergraduate students through faculty-mentored research programs. We also provide guidance for seeking out and applying to competitive fellowships and major awards for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni.

Become a more flexible and creative critical thinker

Contribute to your academic discipline

Develop and hone your leadership and collaboration skills

Contribute to your professional growth and advancement

"The structure and mentorship of OURMA research programs have been instrumental in refining my academic interests."

Andrea Tribble

African American Studies

Mellon Research Scholar and PURS Recipient

"Undergraduate research has shaped my career aspirations and solidified my identity as a scientist."

Jonathan Gaucin

Electrical Engineering

HERE Participant

"Undergraduate research has granted me opportunities, experiences, and knowledge that have helped me build my story."

Paul Daniel

Honors Biomedical Science

HERE and PCCSM Participant

By the Numbers

$755KAwarded in Student Scholarships (2025)
344Mentored Research Projects (2025)
36Competitive Award Recipients (2025)
$12KAwarded in Research Travel Fellowships (2025)

Upcoming Events

Full Calendar

Sep 26 2:00 pm

Faculty member helping a student put on a glove to monitor hand motion

Getting Started in Research Webinar

Getting Started in Research OURMA Webinar Series Speakers: Livia Garza & Katie Welsh, OURMA...

Oct 10 11:00 am

student reading book at a library study table

Demystifying the Literature Review Webinar

Demystifying the Literature ReviewOURMA Webinar SeriesSpeakers: Dr. Rikki Bettinger & Livia...

Nov 3 All Day

Provost's Undergraduate Research Scholarship (PURS) Spring 2026 Application Deadline

The Provost's Undergraduate Research Scholarship (PURS) is a part-time, semester-long research program...

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April 7, 2025

Nation's Oldest Honor Society Welcomes 104 Coogs to its Ranks

This year, more than 100 University of Houston students demonstrated that they indeed are worthy of membership and recently were accepted into the institution’s PBK Mu of Texas chapter.

March 26, 2025

University of Houston Ranks Among Top Fulbright Producers

Last year, a record 14 UH students emerged with Fulbright honors. This success has not gone unnoticed, and the University is again recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbrights for the 2024 – 2025 academic year.

February 21, 2025

Kalena Holeman Named Gates Cambridge Scholar

English major Kalena Holeman was named as a Gates Cambridge Scholar. She is just the second student at the University to receive this scholarship, which will support her graduate studies at the University of Cambridge in England.

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