Illinois Office of
Undergraduate Research

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• Archiving your Research Poster or Presentation in Ideals

  Apr 23, 2018 2:45 pm

• Undergraduate Research Week 2018 (April 15 - 21) - Program is Posted!

  Apr 16, 2018 9:00 am

  Undergraduate Research Week 2018 is here!

  The Undergraduate Research Week showcases the best of undergraduate research and creative inquiry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Campus events include special exhibits, and colloquia sponsored by individual departments, programs, and units, highlighting the best of our students’ work. The Undergraduate Research Symposium, URW’s day-long signature event, will see hundreds of students from all academic disciplines share their research through oral panels, poster presentations, and performances. A highlight of the Symposium is our special lunch time session, with 3 of our best and brightest demonstrating the range of research that occurs at Illinois, from the arts and social change, to the effect of environmental toxinson developing embryos. We invite you to come be inspired!.

  You can find the program attached to this email, and on our website at: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/researchweek.html

  Stay up-to-date on URW events by following us on Twitter @ugresearch_UI and Facebook @UGResearchIllinois

• #IMPARTOFIT Social Media Contests 2018

  Apr 4, 2018 1:30 pm

  Dear Researchers,

  The Office of Undergraduate Research is excited to announce its second annual #IMPARTOFIT campaign. All undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are eliglble for a chance to win up to $50 in gift cards and restaraunt vouchers.

  Promote your research or Undergraduate Research Week (including the Undergraduate Research Symposium) presentation for a chance to win! Don’t forget to use the hashtags #IMPARTOFIT and #URS2018 and tell your friends! For instructions on how to be part of it...

• Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop - Spring 2018 Calendar

  Jan 23, 2018 9:00 am

  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Spring 2018 calendar for the Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop.

  During this workshop, we will discuss the fundamentals of proposal writing, guiding students to formulate successful research projects and explain their research in a concise and compelling manner that is understandable to a general audience. Students will leave the workshop with (1) basic knowledge about research proposals and their structure, (2) tactics and tools to write successful research statements, and (3) a list of resources for assistance in the writing process.

• Faculty/Program Development Grant 2018/19 - Request for Proposals

  Jan 22, 2018 2:00 pm

  Request for Proposals for Faculty/Program Development Grants for Undergraduate Research 2018/19. Deadline to apply is March 23, 2018.

• Spring 2018 - Undergraduate Research Support Grant and Conference Travel Grant - Applications being Accepted

  Jan 22, 2018 12:00 pm

  Research Support Grant (RSG) This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs.  We hope that this competition will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields.

  For details and eligibility requirements please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

  The deadline for applications is March 8, 2018 at 11:59 p.m.

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  Conference Travel Grant (CTG) This grant provides awards of up to $350 for undergraduate students to travel to professional conferences to present their research posters, papers, or creative works. Please note, the Office of Undergraduate Research does not provide funds for conference travel for attendance only; grants are meant for students who will present their work.

  For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_CTG

  The deadline for applications is February 21, 2018 at 11:59pm.

• RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: The Social Action Lab is seeking undergraduate research assistants

  Jan 21, 2018 9:00 am

  Interested in getting valuable research experience? Interested in learning about attitudes, persuasion, behavior, motivation, and more? Want to analyze social media? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, the Social Action Lab may be right for you!

• Getting Started in Undergraduate Research Workshops - Spring 2018 Calendar

  Jan 15, 2018 9:00 am

  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Spring 2018 calendar for the Getting Started in Research Workshop (GSIRW). These workshops provide an overview of the various forms of undergraduate research that take place on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, and guide students to develop a plan of action to locate relevant research opportunities on campus and discuss ways to contact faculty research mentors.

• The Value of Undergraduate Research Workshop

  Jan 12, 2018 9:00 am

  During this workshop, we will discuss the importance of conducting research as an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois. This will include a discussion of how engaging in research can impact your career development, and how to communicate this value effectively. Students will leave the workshop with (1) a better understanding of how undergraduate research can benefit you both now and following graduation, and (2) an idea of how to effectively communicate the value of research experiences to future employers. This workshop is a collaboration between the Office of Undergraduate Research and The Career Center.

• Drop-in Hours have concluded for Fall 2017

  Dec 12, 2017 9:00 am

  Drop-in Hours have concluded for Fall 2017