Undergraduate Research Center | Minnesota State University, Mankato
Undergraduate Research Center
Research
The Undergraduate Research Center (URC) nurtures and supports mentored research, scholarly, or creative activities for all undergraduate students. The URC promotes research as an opportunity to engage in a community of scholars to enhance students' academic experience readiness to succeed in the future.
Why Do Research?
Undergraduate research is considered a high-impact student experience. By conducting research and other creative activities, students set themselves apart from their peers, gain a sense of excitement about their studies, and develop real-world experience.
Why Do Research
Getting Started
What interests you? The world is full of things to explore. There's probably a problem or topic just waiting for you. The URC staff can help you find a mentor, structure a proposal, and present your final results.
Getting Started
Past Activities
Get an idea of what's possible by browsing previous students' accomplishments. Learn how their experiences have benefitted and enriched their educational experience. See where you might go with your idea.
Past Activities
Calendar and Deadlines
2025 Fall Grant Cycle
Grant Applications Open:
September 8th, 2025
Grant Applications Due:
October 3rd, 2025 at 5pm
2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
Abstract Portal Opens:
September 9th, 2025
Abstract Submissions Due:
December 5th, 2025
Early Bird Registration:
January 14th - January 30th, 2026
NCUR 2025:
April 13th-15th, 2026
Posters at St. Paul
Abstract Submission Deadline:
January 16th, 2026
Posters at St. Paul:
March 17th (afternoon), 2026
2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium
Intent to Present Deadline:
March 20th, 2026
Spring 2025 URS Date:
April 23rd, 2026
URC Graduate Assistants are available to assist students with finding a research mentor, writing proposals, creating presentations, and with other research-related questions.
Contact a Graduate Assistant
Address (New Location):
Undergraduate Research Center
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library 2043
Mankato, MN 56001
Email:
urc@mnsu.edu
Office Phone:
507-389-1706
The mission of the URC is to actively engage faculty and students in mentoring relationships structured around research, scholarly, and creative activities.
Meet the Staff
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Message from the Director
Undergraduate Research Center Council
News and Deadlines
News and deadlines for the Undergraduate Research Center.
Faculty Spotlights
Student Spotlights
Why Do Research
Learn why both students and faculty members should get involved in the undergraduate research process. Faculty resources can be found here.
Faculty Resources
Getting Started
How to apply and get started with the Undergraduate Research Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Finding Your Question
Find A Mentor
Propose A Project
Write An Abstract
Student Funding
Learn about opportunities for funding student research and creative projects, through the URC and other entities.
Research Grants
Travel Grants
External Funding
Research Apprenticeship Program
Present and Publish
Information on opportunities to present and publish Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State, Mankato.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Posters at St. Paul
National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Fall Showcase
Other Opportunities
View other scholastic and creative projects by students on campus.
Summer Research Opportunities
Graduate School/Fellowships
Honors
Past Student Activities
Browse previous student projects and presentations.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Journal of Undergraduate Research
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