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Undergraduate research can start in more than one place

At Boise State, undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity (URSCA) can happen across disciplines, in many settings, and at different stages of a student’s journey. Whether you are just exploring or ready to take a next step, this page can help you find a good place to begin.

Not sure where to begin?

Choose the starting point that fits where you are right now

What is undergraduate research?

Learn what undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity can look like at Boise State, and how to tell whether an experience may fit.

Why participate?

See how undergraduate research can help you build skills, connections, and a stronger sense of direction.

How to get started?

Find practical next steps for exploring your interests, reaching out to mentors, and getting involved.

Beginner-friendly opportunities

Explore good first-step options if you are new, unsure where to start, or looking for a more supported way to begin.

Frequently asked questions

Get quick answers to common questions about time, pay, credit, qualifications, and fit.