The Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI) supports the involvement of University of Alberta undergraduate students in research and creative activities. The work of the URI is student-focused, aiming to minimize barriers to undergraduate research by helping students overcome constraints of time, money, confidence, or access to meaningful opportunities.
Since opening its doors in 2011, the URI office has supported more than 1000 students through our funding programs, advised nearly 3000 students, delivered more than 400 seminars, and hosted over 1000 FURCA presentations!
Create opportunities for students to do research by funding their interdisciplinary projects.
Celebrate achievements through the Festival of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (FURCA) - an annual series of events including posters, presentations, performances, exhibits, and demonstrations from undergraduate students in all disciplines.
Equip students with research skills and knowledge through seminars, workshops, class visits, and hands-on opportunities, such as through our undergraduate journal, Spectrum.
Build a culture of undergraduate research at the U of A by helping to integrate undergraduate research and teaching across disciplines.
