Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship

Biochemistry major selected for Posters on the Hill competition

Uyen Pham, a junior majoring in biochemistry, has had a great month. The native of Vietnam is the first Grand Valley student since 2014 to get a research proposal accepted at the prestigious Posters on the Hill competition sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research.

Mar 19, 2018


Research proposals sought for Sustainable Agriculture Project

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is seeking proposals from faculty members for projects at the Sustainable Agriculture Project farm site.

Jan 18, 2018


GVSU receives $1 million grant to support STEM students

A new project at Grand Valley will financially help academically talented, low-income students seeking an education in science or engineering, while providing them with mentoring and hands-on learning and research opportunities. The project received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The program will create a set of progressively increasing four-year scholarships for at least 50 Grand Valley students.

Dec 4, 2017


Scholars give presentations at showcase

When she was young, Claire Efting raised chickens, goats, sheep and cows as a member of a 4-H club. At the Summer Scholars Showcase August 1, Efting, a social work major, said raising and, at times, selling animals and livestock made a remarkable impact on her life and "fueled her research."

Aug 2, 2017


Summer research participants prepare for showcase

Nearly 40 students will present research they conducted during the 2017 spring/summer semester at the Summer Scholars Showcase on Tuesday, August 1.

Jul 21, 2017


First Beckman Scholar recipients selected

Two Grand Valley students were named Beckman Scholars and will each receive $21,500 grants to conduct 15-month research projects with faculty mentors.

May 8, 2017


Hundreds of undergraduate researchers highlight annual event

Hundreds of students will present their research findings during the 21st annual Student Scholars Day on Wednesday, April 12.

Apr 10, 2017


Volunteers needed for Student Scholars Day

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is looking for volunteers for the 21st annual Student Scholars Day on April 12.

Mar 7, 2017


Kindschi fellowship will give students unique research opportunities

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is seeking applications from students for a new research fellowship.

Feb 17, 2017


GVSU undergraduate research gets national boost

Grand Valley's undergraduate research reputation was boosted nationally after the university was one of 11 selected to administer the Beckman Scholars Program.

Jan 18, 2017