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Undergraduate Research Center

Faculty Resources

Faculty are at the heart of undergraduate research at MTSU. The URC provides tools, recognition, and support to help you mentor, connect, and guide students in meaningful research and creative activities. Explore the opportunities below.

URC Resources that support Student success!

Welcome, What is the URC?

Learn about the Undergraduate Research Center.

Encourage URECA Grants

Support your students in applying for a URECA grant—a paid opportunity to conduct research or creative projects under your or your team, mentorship.

Request a Class Visit

Invite a Peer Mentor Scholar to your class and introduce students to the URC and encourage them to apply for URECA grants.

Research & Creative Activity Hub Directory

Connect with students by listing your lab in the Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Hub.

Faculty Mentors

Showcase your work and mentorship! Become a featured faculty mentor on the URC website and in our newsletter..

Additional ways to support our Students

Questions?

Whether you or a student has questions for program administrators or peer advisors, we are here!


Thursday, September 4th at 4:30 pm


Contact us

Jamie Burriss, Ph.D., Director
(615) 494-7669 
Jamie.Burriss@mtsu.edu

Casey Penston, Coordinator
(615) 494-7614 
Casey.Penston@mtsu.edu