Undergraduate Research

Research is all about asking questions and finding answers. The Office of Undergraduate Research — a division of the USC Office of the Vice President for Research — connects undergraduate students in every discipline with the tools they need to pursue their own answers.

Curious about research?

We have answers and are here to help you!
Check out our Get Started page and begin your research journey!

Register Your Research

Engaged in research? Make sure your experience is registered! This is for all students on all campuses, and for both noncredit and for-credit research (such as independent studies).

Money Time: Funding and Awards

OUR and Magellan Money

A variety of funding options are available through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Magellan programs to support research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Funding around Campus

Learn about opportunities to fund your research through programs available throughout the USC system.

Research Prizes

If you're conducting undergraduate research, you can compete for prizes and honors recognizing your hard work and that of your amazing mentors.

If you want to get involved in research but don't have an idea how to get started, just stop by the office and say, 'Hi.'

Jory Fleming, 2017 Rhodes Scholar and Magellan recipient

Discovery for Every Discipline

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.