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Harvard Undergraduate Research Association

Academic & Research

Undergraduate group that builds an interdisciplinary research community through peer advising, campus symposia, and a national student research conference.

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Application
When
Fall 2026 round closed Sep 12

About

A 2006 report entitled “Undergraduate Research Experiences at Harvard” found that many students found research to be one of the most rewarding experiences they encountered at Harvard. However, the same report also found that many undergraduates felt that research was never actively promoted within Harvard. The Harvard Undergraduate Research Association (HURA) was founded in 2007 in response to this study with the mission of building an interdisciplinary research community among undergraduate students, and promoting undergraduate research.

How to join

  • Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.

Fall 2026 recruiting

Closed Sep 12
Deadline
Sep 12, 11:59 PM EDT

The one stage the club lists

  1. 2026-2027 Associate ApplicationsWritten application

Details

Status
Recognized
Dues
No dues required

What they do

  • Publications
  • Faculty dinners and workshops
  • Harvard Science Research Conference (HSRC) for high school students
  • Campus Research Spotlights
  • Organizing the National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC)
  • Peer Advising Program
  • Visitas Research Symposium
  • Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium

Mission, in their words

Founded in 2007 upon the mission of building an interdisciplinary research community among undergraduates, our goal is to connect and expand the undergraduate research community at Harvard and beyond. From conferences to mentorship to publishing, we are passionate about new opportunities for cutting-edge achievements.

Sponsors & partners

Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships

In the news

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