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Undergraduate Research

What do you want to discover today?

Student researchers are a valuable part of our college and Ohio State. If you're interested in gaining real-world research experience, let us help you get started.

As a student, you'll have plenty of opportunities to share your discoveries with others. After all, what good are your discoveries if you don't share them?

Consider participating in the following:

 

CFAES Research Forum

Every year, undergraduate and graduate students get an opportunity to share their research with judges, community members and friends attending the event. Any student enrolled in any degree program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and engaged in a supervised research project is invited to participate. Students from other colleges conducting research in CFAES are also invited to participate. We also recruit judges each year. Any faculty member, post-doc or graduate student is welcome to register as a judge. 

Start in your department

Check with your faculty advisor or department contact. Professional societies and conferences in your respective field may have forums at national meetings you could attend. 

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Graduating with research distinction (non-honors program)

Check our resources to learn how to graduate with a research distinction
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Ohio State Research Internship Program

Ready to take your research experience further? Connect with CFAES Wooster scientists for a 10-week, paid summer internship featuring real-world lab and field research, mentoring and networking opportunities.
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Summer Research Opportunities Program

Spend eight weeks doing paid, hands-on research with a CFAES faculty mentor. Explore your interests, build your resume, and see if graduate school is right for you.

Office of Academic Enrichment

Find research opportunities and support at the university
University Undergraduate Research