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Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Institute

Mentored undergraduate research starts here.

The Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Institute (U.R.M. Institute) is the home and backbone for mentored undergraduate research at Boise State. We help students find opportunities, support faculty and mentors, and connect the people and programs that make undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity (URSCA) possible across campus.

Choose your path

Whether you are just getting started or looking for something specific, these paths will help you get where you need to go.

Get started as a student

New to undergraduate research, scholarship, or creative activity? Start here to learn how students get involved and where to begin

Find opportunities

Looking for ways to get involved now? Browse opportunities and programs for mentored work across disciplines

For faculty and mentors

Find support and resources for mentoring undergraduates in research, scholarship, or creative activities.

View events and deadlines

Visit events and deadlines

Current Opportunities and Deadlines

Explore a short list of current opportunities, events, and upcoming deadlines.

  • September 11, 2026: Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Fall 2026 Student Orientation. Learn about VIPs.
  • September 18, 2026: 2026 ASSERT Pitch. Learn about ASSERT.
  • November 9, 2026: Deadline to apply for the Spring 2027 URSCA Scholarships. Visit the scholarship page.
  • December 8, 2026: 2026 SL/VIP Fall Expo. Visit the Expo page.
  • December 11, 2026: Fall Recognition Ceremony (EURECA Cording) – more details to come soon!

For the complete listing, check out the Events and Deadlines page.

Events and Deadlines
From an idea to mentored project

Featured Student Story

See how one Boise State student turned an idea, question, or creative interest into a mentored project and a meaningful learning experience. 

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