Undergraduate Research, Funding, and Fellowships

Undergraduate Research, Funding, and Fellowships

Undergraduate research is a vital aspect of academic exploration, allowing students to deepen their understanding of various disciplines. Whether engaging in faculty-led projects, independent studies, or collaborative initiatives, students gain hands-on experience in the research process. This involvement hones analytical and critical-thinking skills while fostering a passion for discovery. Through literature reviews, experiments, or fieldwork, undergraduates actively contribute to the ongoing discourse within their fields, promoting intellectual growth and curiosity. Explore the available opportunities Ohio State has to participate in undergraduate research below. 

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Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Ohio State is designed to help historically underrepresented students explore opportunities for graduate study and academic careers. SROP participants work with a faculty mentor on a project of mutual interest, with the intention of developing the kind of student-professor relationship that is crucial to success in graduate school. SROP activities include workshops on research skills and seminars on topics related to graduate education and career development. At the end of the summer program, participants present their research at both a campus summary conference and a regional conference.

SROP Information

Undergraduate Thesis Leading to Graduation with Research Distinction - Spanish Majors