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Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation

The Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) recognizes a student’s commitment to their development as a researcher during their undergraduate career.  Apply the year you graduate and receive a cord to wear at graduation!  The "Undergraduate Research Scholar" designation will appear in the awards section of the transcripts of graduating students.

 

    • Receive "Undergraduate Research Scholar" designation on your transcripts - This looks great when applying for graduate school!
    • Receive a white cord to wear at graduation - Adding a little bling to your graduation attire is cool!
    • Add URSD to your resume - Make your resume stand out amongst others!
    • Get recognized at commencement for graduating as an undergraduate researcher!!
    • Two semesters of research - (*Examples: Research with a UofU faculty, REU, Independent study, UROP, SPUR, SRI, Honor Thesis, etc)
    • Presentation - Present at the Spring, Summer or Fall OUR Undergraduate Research Symposium
    • Publication - Publish your abstract, paper or research reflection in the University of Utah's Range: Undergraduate Research Journal

     

    *URSD is not contingent on a student receiving funds from the Office of Undergraduate Research. 2 semesters of research may include funded research assistantship, NSF REU, independent study, internship, or research engagement under the mentorship of faculty at the University of Utah.

  • Not sure if you are eligible, let us help? Answer a few questions HERE.

    Or contact OUR@utah.edu

    PLEASE NOTE: Students who have been involved in Office of Undergraduate Research programs must have all program requirements completed in order to be eligible for the URSD. This includes the submission of final reports for UROP/Wilkes, SPUR, Small Grants and Travel Grants, in addition to any other program requirements.

     

  • Apply once you have completed all requirements by completing the online URSD Application Form. You will be asked to provide the following verifications:

    1. Two semesters of research – If research was outside of UROP or SPUR or Wilkes, you will need to upload an electronic copy of the URSD Faculty Verification Form signed by your faculty mentor.
    2. Presentation Year
    3. Publication Year

    The Office of Undergraduate Research will review the applications submitted and forward the names of qualifying students to the Registrar’s office.  It may take up to 60 days for the designation to appear on the transcript. URSD awardees receive a white research cord from the Office of Undergraduate Research to wear at convocation and commencement.

    APPLY FOR THE URSD

  • Summer Graduates 2025: July 30, 2025
    Fall Graduates 2025: December 4, 2025
    *Spring Graduates 2026: February 10 & Last Day of Class

    *Spring Deadline Only: Students meeting the February 10th deadline will have their names printed as Undergraduate Research Scholars in the convocation programs as well as receive the designation on their transcripts.  Students meeting the Last Day of Class deadline will only receive the designation on their transcripts. Still need a presentation or publication? Register for the Undergraduate Research Symposium or submit to the Range Journal before the URSD deadline.

    Not graduating yet but walking in Spring ceremonies? Apply before the spring final deadline to receive your cord to wear at graduation.

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