
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Learn about all the range of the research opportunities from full- or part-time, paid, mentored undergraduate research positions over summer to 10-hours a week research projects during the academic year.
TRAVEL SUPPORT
At CURI we aim to provide as many St. Olaf students as possible with the experience of presenting their research and artistry to an external audience. Discover how we can help you get places to share your discoveries!
The St. Olaf Collaborative Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (CURI) program provides opportunities for St. Olaf students from all academic disciplines to gain an in-depth understanding of a particular subject through working closely with a St. Olaf faculty member in a research framework.
We aim to promote and facilitate undergraduate research in all its forms by supporting students and faculty with various research opportunities during both the summer and the academic year, and by providing funding for students to present the results of their research at conferences or in other appropriate venues.

GETTING YOU ACROSS THE EXTRA MILE
CAPSTONE PROJECT
Seniors (within a year of graduation) may apply for up to $200 of financial assistance to help bring their “capstone project” to fruition. The student should be enrolled in a level III independent research, senior project II, directed undergraduate research (DUR), or similar course. Applications are typically due mid-December in order to fund spring semester capstone projects. Any student who intends to complete their capstone project in the fall semester should contact the CURI director (email curi@stolaf.edu).
NEWS ON RESEARCH


St. Olaf alum receives Torrison Scholarship to pursue medicine

Two Oles receive Rossing Physics Scholarship

St. Olaf receives Inuit art collection through ACM bequest

John Carlson-Yunga ’27 awarded Goldwater Scholarship

Two Oles selected as 2026 Phillips Scholars

Navy Researcher Kathryn Wahl ’87 Receives Award for Breakthroughs in Interfacial Science

What Makes St. Olaf a ‘Dream School’?
OUR TEAM
Jill Dietz (she, her, hers)
Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science; CURI Director
Office Hours: Mon 2-3; Tues 11:30-12:30; Wed 12:30-1:30; Thur 1-2; Fri 9-10; or by appointment, email: dietz Weekly appointments
View Profile →Erin E Eltonga
CURI Coordinator
