Undergraduate Research Institute We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content and analyze our traffic. By clicking “I Accept,” you consent to our use of cookies. Privacy Statement & GDPR Centennial Give to ERAU ERNIE Embry-Riddle Home Degrees & Programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Non-Degree Looking For? Minor Courses of Study Professional and Corporate Education Upward Bound Language Institute Study Abroad Summer Camps Catalog Apply Now Get Info Undergraduate Research Institute The Undergraduate Research Institute (URI) promotes research, scholarly and creative activities at the undergraduate level. By enhancing critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills, URI helps to prepare Embry-Riddle students to contribute as productive individuals, employees and citizens. We facilitate interactions with industry and community partners as students build their professional network. URI is university-wide and invites students and faculty from all disciplines to participate. Why participate in URI? Gain hands-on research experience. Participate in national competitions. Strengthen your resume. Network with industry leaders, faculty and students. Participation in URI includes: One-on-one work with faculty mentors Workshops in Ethics & Professionalism, Presentations, Scholarships and Fellowships Share your findings at the ERAU Undergraduate Symposium, ERAU Discovery Day, ERAU outreach events and external conferences Prescott Campus URI Discovery 2024 URI Discovery is our celebration of undergraduate research and scholarship, and is linked to our Preview Day events. From aviation to engineering, security and intelligence to physics and astronomy, our URI Discovery poster session offers a wealth of knowledge and discovery for everyone. URI Discovery 2024 Abstracts Past URI Discovery Events URI Funding The URI provides more than $100,000 annually in funding for student research and development, scholarly and creative, and competition-based grants. Our Eagle Prize or E-Prize Grants fund teams of students to develop material and attend regional, national or international competitions and for the implementation of new competitions. Our Ignite Grants fund individuals or teams of students to conduct research, scholarly or creative projects with a focus on presenting their work at professional conferences and publishing in scholarly and industry journals. We also provide small Travel Grants for students to present their work at conferences. We have both academic term and summer term funding cycles. We have a team of dedicated faculty and staff mentors committed to assisting students with their projects. Undergraduate Research Scholars Program Embry‑Riddle strives to create a culture of discovery and the pursuit of knowledge through research and scholarship initiatives. Undergraduate students interested in sustained research are invited to apply for the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. Learn more about the program Dr. Anne Boettcher Assistant Dean of Research boettcha@erau.edu Kelly Brown Office Assistant, Career and Professional Development brownk2@erau.edu Related Resources Awards and Fellowships Future Student Resources Admissions FAQ Campus Map and Directions Tuition and Estimated Costs Housing Embry-Riddle Language Institute Area Information and Activities Professional Programs ROTC Visit the Campus Student Blogs Clubs and Organizations Summer Camps Current Student Resources Academic Calendar Academic Support Bookstore Campus Directory Career Services Student Financial Services Course Catalog Dean of Students Division of Student Affairs Student Accessibility Services EagleCard Financial Aid Hazy Library & Learning Center Health and Wellness Office of Title IX Compliance Records and Registration Safety and Security Parents & Family Future Students ROTC Veterans Alumni Engagement Athletics