Office for Undergraduate Research

Where
discovery
starts.

Where a student’s curiosity can shape their academic journey—and their future.

Across disciplines, methodologies, and modes of exploration, we promote research as a transformative experience that deepens learning, builds confidence and expands perspective – for both students and faculty mentors.

Together, we are advancing a culture of inquiry—one where curiosity leads to discovery.

Whether students pursue research in a lab, studio, archive, or field setting, we help them begin earlier, go further, think deeper, and grow as leaders.

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Two people work together on a compact laboratory device under blue lighting. One person adjusts a small component on the machine with both hands, while another points toward a needle-like part connected by a thin red wire. The setup includes metal supports, a syringe-like element, and electronic components arranged on a small platform.

400+ opportunities offered

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225+ UB faculty mentors

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1,600+ students involved in opportunities

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80+ opportunities made possible through funding

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