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Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research

Empowering students through discovery, innovation and impact.

Explore Your Opportunities

At Radford University, undergraduate research transforms curiosity into lifelong success and stronger communities. Students from every major can collaborate with faculty mentors to explore new ideas, solve real-world problems, and share their work with broader audiences. Whether you're preparing to present at a national conference, seeking funding to launch a new project or getting started, undergraduate research is here to support and celebrate your journey.

Why Undergraduate Research Matters

Radford graduates who participate in undergraduate research are 1.8x more likely to report immediate job placement after graduation.

“Research has given me real-life work skills that I will use for the rest of my life. It has taught me how to collaborate and work with others and how to be in a professional setting:
Lauren GriffinComputer Science Class of 2025
student Lauren Griffen presenting research

Your Research. Your Future.

Boost your skills and impress employers. The data is clear, research opens doors and accelerates success.

  • 86% of employers indicate they are more likely to hire students who have conducted a research project with faculty

  • 2X more likely to graduate in four years when you participate in undergraduate research

Interested in Undergraduate Research?

Join the Council on Undergraduate Research for free as a faculty, student or employee of Radford University! 

Contact us

Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS)

Phone:
540-831-7203
Address:

P.O. Box 6981
Radford, VA 24242

Location:
Whitt 118-126

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