Office of Undergraduate Research
UGR is an acronym that stands for Undergraduate Research. The Office of Undergraduate Research is a unit within the Division of Academic Affairs under the Office of the Provost at Texas A&M University.
Our team's shared inbox is the best way to get into contact with UGR staff. Please email us any time at ugr@tamu.edu!
Campus: College Station
Building: Henderson Hall (HEND)
Mail Stop: 4233 TAMU
Most funding for undergraduate researchers is available through departments and colleges, or through individual faculty and structured programs. We encourage students to reach out to departments directly, but you can always email ugr@tamu.edu to see if our office is aware of any specific opportunities that may meet your needs!
Participating in Undergraduate Research
Students who participate in undergraduate research gain many skills that they might not otherwise acquire from classroom instruction:
- Writing, data collection, and analysis
- Teamwork, problem solving, time management, and effective communication
Undergraduate researchers gain a deeper understanding of their chosen field not only by actively participating in it, but through mentoring relationships with faculty and graduate students.
Undergraduate research helps students clarify career goals by identifying passions and a better perspective on what it means to be a professional the field.
As a result, student researchers are more likely to be satisfied with their undergraduate education and continue on to graduate or professional school. Research experience strengthens applications for graduate and professional schools, business, or industrial positions by expanding technical skills and professional knowledge, improving resumes/CVs, and providing opportunities for strong letters of recommendation.
Finally, it can be a lot of fun. You generate new knowledge, meet interesting people, and undergraduate researchers generate new knowledge, meet interesting people, and they might even get paid for doing it.
All undergraduate students who are participating in internally funded research, gift-funded research, or externally funded sponsored research must complete the CITI RCR training within 60 days from their initial involvement in the research activity, unless required earlier. Visit the VPR's website for more guidance.
Yes. Any student pursuing foreign travel that meets one or more of the following must register with register with the Study Abroad Programs Office:
- Credit bearing
- Funding from a TAMU entity (e.g. departmental support for a conference or research)
- Satisfies a degree or graduation requirement (e.g. thesis research or internship abroad)
For more information, contact the Study Abroad Programs Office at studyabroad@tamu.edu or (979) 845-0544.
The office of Research Compliance and Biosafety (RCB) is responsible for providing training and support to faculty, students, and staff in regulatory requirements for research. RCB provides administrative and operational support for Texas A&M’s research compliance review committees as well as other research compliance programs designated at the university.
Projects may require approval through Research Compliance and Biosafety committees if they involve:
- Human Subjects: Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Vertebrate Animals: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
- Biohazards: Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
Note: Please be aware that if you are using social media and/or online content, you may be subject to review by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Faculty and Staff
- Faculty are encouraged to submit undergraduate research opportunities to the Research Opportunities Database hosted by UGR.
- Faculty and staff who host summer undergraduate research experiences should contact the UGR office at ugr@tamu.edu to receive updates on the REU and SURE Coordination Meeting in February and listserv.
- Faculty and staff should plan to participate in the UGR Undergraduate Research Expo in the fall. Request a table, participate in a panel or workshop, and join us for networking.
- Encourage students to submit to Explorations: the Texas A&M Undergraduate Journal or apply to join the editorial board or design team.
The office of Research Compliance and Biosafety (RCB) is responsible for providing training and support to faculty, students, and staff in regulatory requirements for research. RCB provides administrative and operational support for Texas A&M’s research compliance review committees as well as other research compliance programs designated at the university.
Projects may require approval through Research Compliance and Biosafety committees if they involve:
- Human Subjects: Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Vertebrate Animals: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
- Biohazards: Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
Note: Please be aware that if you are using social media and/or online content, you may be subject to review by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).