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!
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
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
Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Magellan Scholar application deadline has been extended for students across the USC System. The new application deadlines vary by campus, so please plan accordingly:
Wednesday, October 16 by 5:00 p.m.: Columbia, Beaufort, Lancaster, Salkehatchie and Sumter campusesWednesday, October 23 by 5:00 p.m.: Aiken, Upstate and Union campuses
For the Magellan Mini-Grant program, the original deadline of Tuesday, October 22, by 5:00 p.m., is unchanged ; the same is true for several other undergraduate funding programs connected to Living-Learning
Communities.
