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.
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 7, 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.
For the complete listing, check out the Events and Deadlines page.
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.