The nation’s largest student-run undergraduate research organization


For over a decade, YURA has delivered world-class research opportunities across every field, run entirely by Yale undergraduates and supported by faculty and partners worldwide.

Since 2015, YURA has helped thousands of undergraduates through their research journey, from helping incoming students join their first research group to a senior’s peer-reviewed publication.

We are the foundation where Yale students, regardless of background, experience or field of study can engage with opportunities for research.

A foundation for discovery.

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One Organization, Five Programs.

The nation's largest and most prestigious student-run undergraduate research conference.
Connecting hundreds of undergraduate students with graduate mentors all across Yale and across all disciplines.
Yale Research Engagement Committee, which runs faculty dinners, workshops, fellowship programs, and more.
A database of over 5,000+ faculty listings and fellowships where students can search and secure research opportunities directly.
The largest and only journal of undergraduate research at Yale, covering the full expanse of undergraduate research content at Yale.

Power the next generation of researchers.

YURA’s impact reaches thousands of students each year, connecting them with scholarships, internships, and research opportunities.

Your support makes this mission possible.