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News and Announcements
Effects of Carbon Fiber Bracing on Patient Outcomes ($)
Monday, January 12, 2026
Research assistants will have the opportunity to work with study participants who use carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) for a number of conditions (e.g. traumatic lower limb injury, Charcot Marie Tooth Disease). Lab procedures include biomechanical gait analysis sessions using motion capture cameras and force plates, physical performance measure testing, creation and application of study questionnaires, mechanical testing of CDOs, and data processing and analysis.
Creative Scholarship with Music-Making in Prison Contexts
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Opportunity to work with Music Education Professor on music-making in prison contexts. Responsibilities will vary based on student interests and schedule but may include, collaborating on original music with an incarcerated songwriter, creating music videos for original songs collaborating with various artists, build social media campaigns and more.
Edge of Space Academy
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Paid 2.5-week, team-based undergraduate research experience in which students design, build, and deploy small instrument payloads on drones or high-altitude balloons to collect measurements of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere. This hands-on program emphasizes learning by doing and does not require prior experience in hardware, instrumentation, electronics, programming, 3D fabrication, or data analysis.
Kani Dare Summer Camp
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
10-day paid summer camp / mini-internship focused on weather prediction, local weather intelligence assessment, and resilience in agricultural and rural communities. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the program provides hands-on training and exposure to emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research approaches.
Hiruni Sumanasiri, 3rd Place Undergraduate Winner of Alyse Gray Parker Memorial Student Video Challenge
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
OUR Ambassador Hiruni Sumanasiri was the third place undergraduate winner for the Alyse Gray Parker Memorial Student Video Challenge. This competition invites students from the Science Coalition (TSC) member institutions to communicate the value of federally funded scientific research at American colleges and universitites.
Stanley Awards for International Research
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States.
SPUR - The University of Utah ($) (External)
Friday, December 12, 2025
This 10-week research experience is taking place at the University of Utah. You get the chance to engage with faculty members and work hand in hand with students and mentors in variety of topics!
Quantum Undergrad Research Conference in Science and Engineering
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Undergraduates involved in quantum research from around the country are invited to attend QURiSE - January 23-25, 2026 at the University of Maryland, College Park. The goals of QURiSE are centered on helping undergraduates meet the challenges of quantum career pathways, graduate school opportunities, and workforce readiness.
Upcoming Deadlines
| 02/02/26 | RIC app due |
| 02/13/26 | ICRU Summer Fellowships |
| 02/27/26 | QPC Registration |
| 03/27/26 | ICRU Acad Yr Fellowships |
| 04/03/26 | SURF Registration |
