Undergrad Research

Research... What Exactly Does That Mean?

Most of our programs on campus have an aspect of research. In a lab in our new Essex Centre for Research building, in a studio in the basement of Lambton Hall, in a finance lab in Odette School of Business, or a theatre in the School of Creative Arts, located in our downtown campus.

Make The Most Of It!

Over 65% of UWindsor undergrads participate in research initiatives.

Research Doesn't Always Mean Labs

You’ll find opportunities across most faculties – from nursing to business.

Research in First Year!

We’re national leaders in providing undergraduate research opportunities to first-years.

We Do Science Better

Our 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio is the best in Ontario.

Things You Should Know

How does undergrad research work?

You can get involved in research in your first year at UWindsor! Once you catch the research bug, you’ll never want to stop, and we won’t stop providing you with opportunities to follow that passion

Are there opportunities for undergrad research?

You can do everything from cancer research to ergonomics to finance to advertising research.

There are endless research opportunities at UWindsor, no matter what program you’re in!

Our professors are enthusiastic about undergraduate research; connecting with them can help you land a research position!

What facilities are available for research

Most of our programs on campus have an aspect of research. In a lab in our new Essex Centre for Research building, in a studio in the basement of Lambton Hall, in a finance lab in Odette School of Business, or a theatre in the School of Creative Arts, located in our downtown campus.

Plan Your Program

June 8, 9 & 10  5PM | 8PM

The University of Windsor’s Student Recruitment & Academic Advising Teams are collaboratively hosting online sessions to help first-year, first-term students plan their program for Fall 2026.

If you have questions about what courses you should take, how you register for your courses, or anything else UWindsor related, be sure to join us!