Why Participate in Research?
Research provides students with opportunities to develop valuable skills, work alongside faculty mentors, and prepare for future academic and professional careers.
Build Your Skills
Develop experience in scientific inquiry, critical thinking, data analysis, project management, and scholarly communication.
Work with Faculty Mentors
Collaborate with experienced investigators conducting innovative research across medicine, healthcare, and biomedical sciences.
Advance Your Career
Research experience strengthens applications for graduate programs, professional schools, residencies, fellowships, and future careers in healthcare and science.
Research Opportunities & Resources
Explore research programs, scholarly opportunities, and training resources designed to help students build research skills, connect with faculty mentors, and engage in meaningful research experiences.
FIRE
The Focused Individualized Research Experience (FIRE) course is part of the UCF College of Medicine curriculum and provides opportunities for each medical student to conduct and complete a scientific research project under faculty mentorship.
FIRE+
The Focused Individualized Research Experience Plus (FIRE+) Program was created to support medical student research and scholarly projects that extend beyond the standard FIRE curriculum.
Student Research Programs
Discover university-wide programs that support student research, scholarly activities, professional development, and research presentation opportunities.
Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)
Connect with research opportunities, faculty mentors, funding resources, and programs that support undergraduate student engagement in research and creative scholarship.
Student Scholar Symposium
Showcase your research, creative projects, and scholarly achievements while gaining valuable presentation experience and recognition.
Find a Research Mentor
Interested in joining a research team? Start by exploring College of Medicine faculty members whose research interests align with your academic and career goals.
Faculty profiles provide information on research interests, publications, laboratories, and ongoing projects that may offer opportunities for student involvement.
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