What Is Undergraduate Research?

Undergraduate research invites students to go beyond classroom learning and immerse themselves in practical inquiry. It centers on applied, integrative and discovery-oriented projects that bridge disciplines and encourage reflective scholarship.

Students collaborate around a digital whiteboard, highlighting the hands-on, team-based nature of undergraduate research.
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Published on Sep 17, 2025

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Dr. Scott Greenberger
Assistant VP,
Research and Grants

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Approved and verified accurate by the Assistant Vice President of the Office of Research and Grants on Aug. 11, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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