The Hopkins Office for Undergraduate Research (HOUR) contributes to Johns Hopkins University’s mission to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for lifelong learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world by providing programs and services that support the academic, professional, and personal development of our students.
Over 90% of Hopkins undergraduates participate in at least one research experience during their time at Hopkins. Students average 6-10 hours per week during the academic year participating in research opportunities and often give up breaks to work full time on these projects.
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HOUR was founded in 2017 under the guidance of Denis Wirtz, Vice Provost for Research with the support of President Ron Daniels and (past) Provost Sunil Kumar. In 2019, HOUR moved into Integrative Learning and Life Design (ILLD). This has established a strong team of offices supporting Hopkins undergraduates as they explore their interests and design their lives: HOUR, the Global Education Office, the Life Design Lab, and University Experiential Learning.