Getting started with undergraduate research
Before you get started, it is important to reflect. What are you looking to get out of this experience? There are different types of research and labs, so the student experience can vary widely.
Prospective and active researchers
Find research opportunities here. Already found a research position? Find out how to earn course credit.
Thesis information
Make sure you have all of the steps completed to graduate with research distinction.
Getting started with undergraduate research
Before you get started, it is important to reflect. What are you looking to get out of this experience? There are different types of research and labs, so the student experience can vary widely.
Prospective and active researchers
Find research opportunities here. Already found a research position? Find out how to earn course credit.
Thesis information
Make sure you have all of the steps completed to graduate with research distinction.
Funding Opportunities
In addition to university and academic departments, the College of Arts and Sciences offers funding to help address related costs.
Frequently asked questions
Resources are available to assist students on their undergraduate research journey.
Funding Opportunities
In addition to university and academic departments, the College of Arts and Sciences offers funding to help address related costs.
Frequently asked questions
Resources are available to assist students on their undergraduate research journey.
"My favorite part of research is the moment where you discover something completely novel. For that split second, you are the only person in the whole world who knows what you have found. It is an exhilarating feeling that is unique to research alone."
-Aidan Johantges (he/him)
"Workshopping with my end-users of 5–7-year-olds, rather than solely gathering data from parents, teachers, and secondary sources, gave me a deeper and more accurate understanding of where gaps were in their knowledge. "
-Ashland Damron (she/her)
"My favorite part about pursuing research is probably getting to talk about my research. I have the amazing opportunity to collect data at COSI where I can do some awesome scientific outreach with my experiment."
-Larisa Bryan (she/her)
"I felt very lucky to be able to study topics that genuinely interest me and relate closely to my personal identity. Researching my thesis felt like I was studying myself, connecting my life to larger historical processes and social dynamics."
-Lizzy Roka (she/her)
"My favorite part of research is the moment where you discover something completely novel. For that split second, you are the only person in the whole world who knows what you have found. It is an exhilarating feeling that is unique to research alone."
-Aidan Johantges (he/him)
"Workshopping with my end-users of 5–7-year-olds, rather than solely gathering data from parents, teachers, and secondary sources, gave me a deeper and more accurate understanding of where gaps were in their knowledge. "
-Ashland Damron (she/her)
"My favorite part about pursuing research is probably getting to talk about my research. I have the amazing opportunity to collect data at COSI where I can do some awesome scientific outreach with my experiment."
-Larisa Bryan (she/her)
"I felt very lucky to be able to study topics that genuinely interest me and relate closely to my personal identity. Researching my thesis felt like I was studying myself, connecting my life to larger historical processes and social dynamics."
-Lizzy Roka (she/her)
Feeling overwhelmed with the search process or have questions about undergraduate research? Help is available!
Besides chatting with your departmental advisor and consulting your major’s website, individual consultation appointments are also available. Schedule an appointment by emailing sallade.3@osu.edu (general questions, Honors Research Distinction) or quinn.142@osu.edu (general questions, arts majors, Research Distinction) for an individual consultation.