MERCK / AAAS USRP Resources

Council on Undergraduate Research
The mission of the Council on Undergraduate Research is to support and promote high-quality undergraduate student-faculty collaborative research and scholarship.

Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research: Fostering Excellence and Enhancing the Impact
Engaging undergraduate students in research, scholarship, and creative activity is a proven and powerful practice for enhancing educational outcomes. Examples of high-quality, inclusive programs from community colleges, primarily undergraduate institutions, minority-serving institutions, comprehensive universities, and research universities to help faculty build sustainable programs.

GrantsNet
This is your one-stop resource to find funds for research and training in the sciences. This completely free service is brought to you by the folks at Science and Science Careers.

WebGURU
The Web Guide to Research for Undergraduates is an interactive web-based tool intended to assist undergraduates navigate the hurdles of an undergraduate research experience.

National Conferences on Undergraduate Research
NCUR is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students.

Benefits of Undergraduate Research Experiences
Surveys indicate that undergraduate research opportunities help clarify students’ interest in research and encourage students who hadn’t anticipated graduate studies to alter direction toward a Ph.D.