Undergraduate Research
Are you an undergraduate with research questions and a desire to know more about a specific topic? If so, we are here to support you with information, mentoring, and funding. Research takes place in all disciplines; it is a systematic way of directing your curiosity and creativity to the process of discovery. Explore below to find resources to help you get started with the search for knowledge and truth, get involved in exploring and communicating your discoveries, and get funded to take your ideas and results to the next level.
ForagerOne
Baylor has implemented ForagerOne, a first-of-its-kind research matching software platform, to facilitate connections between research faculty and aspiring undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral researchers.
Where to begin? Students: explore new ideas, gain hands-on experience, and connect with faculty mentors. Faculty: find support and resources to guide student researchers.
Ready to dive in? There are many ways to get involved in undergraduate research—through your courses, summer internships, faculty-led projects, or even study abroad. You can share your work at local symposia and explore special programs like McNair Scholars or community-based research.
Fuel your curiosity. Undergraduate research can be life-changing—and URSA Grants are here to support your journey. Whether you're launching a project or sharing your work beyond campus, Project Grants and Travel & Impact Grants provide the funding you need to grow as a scholar and make a difference.
Summer of Discovery Poster Symposium 2026
More than 50 Baylor University undergraduate students presented research and internship projects at the 2026 Summer of Discovery Undergraduate Fellows Research Symposium, highlighting a summer of discovery, innovation, and community engagement through the Office of Engaged Learning's Summer Fellows Program.
Liam Liu, senior Biochemistry major and undergraduate research in the Solouki Lab, spent the summer as a B-TRUE Fellow studying the conformational changes that occurred to a small peptide under varying conditions. This important research may lead to multiple use drugs.
Dhishi Kumarandurai, a B-TRUE Fellow working with Dr. Jacques Nguyen, learned protocols for studying the behavioral and neurobiological mechanisms underlying the onset and development of substance use disorders and addiction. This experience built confidence and confirmed her belief in herself as a researcher.
Jack Ryder, a Baylor Business fellow, joined Dr. Cory Dungan's lab as a B-TRUE fellow. This opportunity to study muscle fibers also provided opportunities to reflect on why research matters.