Undergraduate research opportunities
Undergraduate research opportunities
Develop your research skills and build your professional experience in a range of contexts to match your interests and ambitions.
Research programmes and placements
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Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme
Develop your leadership skills and join a global network of peers through this fully funded research programme.
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Summer research opportunities for undergraduates
Explore a range of summer research programmes and placements in the UK and abroad.
                                 
Research conferences
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Student Sustainability Research Conference
Calling all students: showcase your sustainability-driven research, performance, or creative work at the 2026 conference. Apply before 1 December 2025.
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British Conference of Undergraduate Research
Present your undergraduate research to a wide audience in a friendly environment.
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International Conference of Undergraduate Research
Present your undergraduate research to a global audience at this video conference.
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University of Leeds Undergraduate Research Conference
Present your hard work and network with other researchers at our Undergraduate Research Conference.
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Arts, Humanities and Cultures Undergraduate Research Experience
Present any type of work you choose if you are a student in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures.
                                 
Research awards
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The Beaumont Award
Submit your research project for a chance to win a cash prize and a place on an enterprise boot camp.
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The Global Undergraduate Awards
Enter for a chance to get your undergraduate work published and recognised as world leading.