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Office of Undergraduate Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) serves to inform, engage, connect, and support currently enrolled undergraduates on matters related to research at Princeton, to enhance independent work through campus-wide initiatives and departmental collaborations and to promote students' research achievements through research symposia and written and video communications. On the OUR website you can find campus resources for research, writing, and specific guidance for junior independent work and senior thesis. Students should also regularly check the Princeton Undergraduate Research Calendar (PURC) for upcoming programing and workshops, which cover topics ranging from preparing funding proposals to note taking, and from making an argument to reviewing a draft.

Funding

A.B. senior thesis funding opportunities, including those from individual academic departments, the Office of the Dean of the College, and other offices and programs on campus are posted through the Student Activities Funding Engine (SAFE). Funding for thesis research abroad, specifically in East Asia, is also available and can be applied to via SAFE.

2023-2024 Funding Timeline

Fall Cycle

Research takes place Oct 12 - Dec 04, 2024

  • Application Opens: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
  • Application Closes: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:59 pm
  • Funding Decisions Posted: Friday, October 11, 2024

Winter Cycle

Research takes place Dec 18, 2024 – March 16, 2025

  • Application Opens: Monday, November 4, 2024
  • Application Closes: Wednesday, December 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm
  • Funding Decisions Posted: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Summer Cycle

Research takes place May 16 - Sept 1, 2025

  • Application Opens: Friday February 7, 2025
  • Application Closes: Monday March 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm
  • Funding Decisions Posted: Friday April 18, 2025

Visit undergraduateresearch.princeton.edu for more information.

East Asian Library and the Gest Collection

EAS majors are strongly encouraged to take advantage of resources and research guides available in the East Asian Library (entrance located in Frist third floor). Although the Gest Library was originally begun with the acquisition of many rare books, today it is the working collection that supports all kinds of research done in the Department and Program of East Asian Studies.

For research support, contact the relevant subject librarian:

Writing Center

The Writing Program offers support and guidance to complement your working relationship with your adviser and help you find collaborators while you conduct your independent work. Trained to respond to writing from a variety of genres and disciplines, Writing Center Fellows offer free, one-on-one conferences about writing at any stage in the process. Research Writing conferences are available for junior paper and senior thesis writers and can be booked at this link.

Additional Resources

The McGraw Center

The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning offers workshops and individual consultations to support Princeton undergraduates as they take on new academic challenges and develop as learners. Visit the center website for more information: mcgraw.princeton.edu.

The Office of International Programs

The Office of International Programs (OIP) is home to Fellowship Advising, the International Internship Program, the Novogratz Bridge Year Program, and the Study Abroad Program. OIP serves as Princeton University's primary resource for undergraduates seeking to gain experiences abroad and for undergraduates, graduating seniors, and alumni seeking to apply for fellowships and scholarships. More information: oip.princeton.edu.

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