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Office of Student Research

The mission of the Office of Student Research (OSR) is to create opportunities for student research and creative activity, to cultivate excellence in research mentorship and innovation, and to celebrate the acheivements of our student and faculty scholars.

OSR grants and programs help students acheive their academic and career goals as they contribute to scholarship and creative activities in their disciplines. View selected publications and off-campus presentation by our undergraduate FIREbird grant recipients. Read about our student researchers each issue of the Redbird Scholarmagazine. 

 

Funding for Student Researchers

We offer funding for student research, scholarly inquiry, and innovation, aiming to enhance the success of research experiences.

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Did you know?

Illinois State University excels at providing students with research opportunities. According to the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) of 2023, 26% of Illinois State seniors work with faculty member on research projects compared to only 19% at other 4-year public universities.

Sharing your scholarship

We can help you present your research at a professional conference. Apply for conference travel funds through the Pinion grant and see our tips on how and where to present.

Pinion Travel Grant Presentation Resources

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Researcher swabs the saliva of a mouse.
Hairs on the wings of fruit flies.
People paint a mural.
Student kneels on a cliff.
Black, green, orange, and purple condoms in individual packaging.

Image of Research

During the annual Image of Research contest student researchers showcase their scholarship and creativity.

Learn more about the competition

News and Events

News in Office of Student Research

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On a warm June Friday, day campers from Metcalf School were served red, ripe strawberries still cold from the chiller they were plucked from at a local grocery store earlier that morning. But the tasty fruits weren’t a snack. The campers promptly smashed them into a chunky, syrupy, gelatinous goo. Forty-three kids ranging in ages 

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