Undergraduate Research Agency

Want some research experience for your graduate school application? Want to get your hands dirty and have some fun in the lab? Here we EStud present you with the Undergraduate Research Agency Program!

The Undergraduate Research Agency Program is the interface between faculty interested in working with undergraduates and students looking for research opportunities. We know that it is not always easy to find research opportunities that you are interested, so we have found them for you! The Undergraduate Research Agency has reached out to the Engineering Faculty to compile research opportunities across every engineering major.

Why research?

• Help you with your 4th year thesis
• Help identify your academic interests
• Polish your grad school application
• Network with faculty members
• Learn technical skills and earn academic credits
• Earn some money

How the program works?

We have collected the research projects open to undergraduates at the Engineering School. These projects need qualified students who meet the requirements listed by the faculty member, including relevant course work, GPA, technical skills, etc. Students get paid or credit for their work depending on the professor’s preferences.

How to apply:

• Pick up projects that interest and fit you most. To view projects, just click "Browse All Opportunities" at the top of the page. There will be a brief description and relevant requirements of each project.
• Download the URAP Application in the bottom of the page, fill it out and return it to the EStud Office at B-119, Thornton Hall or send it to Yi Cai at yc3n@virginia.edu. First come, first served!
• We will forward your application to the faculty member. He/She will decide whether or not you are qualified for the research position.