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• “Writing an Undergraduate Research Paper” Workshop

  Oct 18, 2016 12:45 pm126 views

  Global Studies will be offering a writing workshop titled “Writing an Undergraduate Research Paper” on Thursday, October 20th from 2pm to 3:30pm in 223 Gregory Hall. This workshop is a part of the LAS Student Success Workshop series and help students write fact-based college-level papers. We will discuss tips to research for class assignments, creating coherent arguments and methods for staying on track with submission deadlines. Students attending this session must bring a term/research paper they have been working on at the time of the workshop.

• Working with Data for Undergrads! Creating Data Documentation

  Oct 20, 2016 1:45 pm126 views

  Writing project, code, and data documentation doesn’t need to be the worst part of your day. This hands on workshop will give you experience using various types of documentation, discuss strategies for writing documentation, and get you started writing a template for your projects. Bring a dataset you’d like to work with but examples will be provided.

  Join us for this interactive session that will give you concrete answers to your data questions!

  DATE: Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 4-5pm

  Registration is free: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/8203064 

  LOCATION: 314 Main Library - The workshop will be held in the Main Library, Library 314. Take the north stairwell (Armory and Wright Street entrance) to the 3rd floor of the Main Library and make a left at the top of the stairs.

  For more information: http://researchdataservice.illinois.edu/ 

• Weekly Drop-in Hours for URS Applicants & Presenters

  Mar 1, 2022 8:00 am86 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is hosting weekly virtual drop-in hours to support students applying to and presenting at the 2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS). Stop by and ask questions about your application, presentation, other questions about the Symposium. Details included in full post.

• We are live! Come visit the virtual 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium!

  Apr 28, 2020 8:00 am206 views

  Our virtual 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) launched yesterday (Monday, April 27) and we're excited to see that the response has been overwhelmingly positive! There is still plenty of time to stop by and support our student presenters (URS will be live April 27 - May 1).

• We are live! Come visit the 2021 Undergraduate Research Week and Virtual Symposium!

  Apr 26, 2021 7:00 am50 views

  To all members of the Illinois community, we hope you will take some time to visit both Undergraduate Research Week events and the Symposium and witness the hard work of our students, and we invite you to provide encouragement and feedback on their presentations. For a full list of events taking place during Undergraduate Research Week, please view the full digital program at:  https://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/researchweek.html.  

  The Symposium will be on display April 26 thru April 30 through ForagerOne, our host platform. To protect the intellectual property of the presenters and their mentors, the Symposium is restricted only to those with an active University of Illinois email address. To register and view the event, please go to: https://go.illinois.edu/URS2021.

  We hope you will drop in, engage with our students, and come away inspired!

• Virtual 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium

  Apr 13, 2020 8:00 am697 views

  The 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium will take place April 27 through May 1 and will be hosted through Compass2g. Our annual symposium celebrates undergraduate excellence and innovation in research at the University of Illinois and provides a great opportunity for the campus community to learn from our student scholars. 

  While we have been quite challenged by the scale of moving such a large event into a virtual medium, we are also inspired by the dedication of the Illinois community in supporting our students at such a historical moment.  We hope this online space, at the very least, honors the essence and integrity of our in-person event.

  When: Student video presentations will be on display April 27 through May 1. We will be hosting a 1-hour Zoom presentation to kick off the 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium from 12pm - 1pm on Monday, April 27. Link will be posted below once it is available.

  Where: The 2020 URS will be hosted through Compass2g. To access the symposium, please follow the instructions at: https://go.illinois.edu/Accessing2020URS to enroll in the symposium "course". This will allow you to see the student presentations and provide feedback to presenters.

  Thank you for your continued support of our office and its symposium.

• URS Poster Presenters: Archive Your Presentation

  Apr 28, 2016 4:15 pm106 views

  Congratulations on presenting your work at the recent Undergraduate Research Symposium! Would you like to make your presentation available online? Submit your poster – or any undergraduate work! – to the institutional repository. Find out how to submit your work to IDEALS. 

   

• Update on 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium

  Mar 27, 2020 12:45 pm136 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research has cancelled the in-person Undergraduate Research Symposium and is currently working to move the symposium to an online format.

   

• Undergraduates, publish your research at Re:Search

  Oct 17, 2016 3:45 pm52 views

  Are you an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois looking to publish your work? Re:Search, the Undergraduate Literary Criticism Journal at the University of Illinois, is seeking submissions for its fourth annual publication! Re:Search is an undergraduate-produced, peer-reviewed online journal that is designed to annually publish works exclusively authored by undergraduate students.

• Undergraduate Research Workshops - Spring 2020 Calendar

  Jan 20, 2020 8:00 am357 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Spring 2020 calendar for the Value of Undergraduate Research, Getting Started in Research, and Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers workshops. Information for each workshop including how students can register can be found in this post.

• Undergraduate Research Workshops - Spring 2019 Calendar

  Jan 15, 2019 8:00 am368 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Spring 2019 calendar for the Getting Started in Research, Value of Undergraduate Research, and Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers workshops. Information for each workshop including how students can register can be found in this post.

• Undergraduate Research Workshops - Fall 2023 Calendar

  Aug 21, 2023 8:00 am400 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Fall 2023 calendar for the Planning Your Research Journey Workshop, Getting Started in Research Workshop, Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop, Research to Resume Workshop, and our 15-minute Research Bites.
  

  We will have both in-person and online workshops available for each offering. Information for each workshop including how students can register can be found in this post.

• Undergraduate Research Workshops - Fall 2021 Calendar

  Aug 9, 2021 8:00 am722 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Fall 2021 calendar for the Value of Undergraduate Research Workshop, Getting Started in Research Workshop, Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop, and our newly developed Research to Resume Workshop.

  We will have both in-person and online workshops available for each offering. Information for each workshop including how students can register can be found in this post.

• Undergraduate Research Workshops - Fall 2019 Calendar

  Aug 19, 2019 8:00 am633 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Fall 2019 calendar for the Getting Started in Research, Value of Undergraduate Research, and Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers workshops. Information for each workshop including how students can register can be found in this post.

• Undergraduate Research Week 2022 Is Here!

  Apr 21, 2022 8:00 am153 views

  Undergraduate Research Week 2022 (April 24 - 30)

  Undergraduate Research Week 2022 is here and the final program has been posted!

  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 (All day on Thursday, April 28 in the Illini Union) is URW’s day-long signature event where hundreds of students from all academic disciplines share their research through oral panels, poster presentations, and performances. We invite you to come be inspired!.

  You can find a link to the URW 2022 program here: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/researchweek.html

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

• Undergraduate Research Week 2019 Is Here!

  Apr 15, 2019 8:00 am96 views

  Undergraduate Research Week 2019 (April 14 - 20)

  Undergraduate Research Week 2019 is here and the final program has been posted!

  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 (All day on Thursday, April 18 in the Illini Union) is URW’s day-long signature event where 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 lunchtime session, with 4 of our best and brightest demonstrating the range of research that occurs at Illinois. We invite you to come be inspired!.

  You can find a link to the URW 2019 program here: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/researchweek.html

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

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

  Apr 16, 2018 9:00 am262 views

  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

• Undergraduate Research Week 2017 (April 23 - 29) - Program is Posted!

  Apr 17, 2017 1:00 pm187 views

  URW 2017 is Coming…..

  Undergraduate Research Week 2017 is almost upon us (April 23-29; with a few early birds beginning this week), and its bigger than ever! URW showcases the best of undergraduate research and creative inquiry at the U of I. Campus events include workshops on getting started in research, 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 4 of our best and brightest demonstrating the range of research that occurs at Illinois, from the scarcity of African-Americans in STEM fields to the future of renewable energy. 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

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024 - Now accepting student presenter applications!

  Nov 13, 2023 9:15 am139 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 25, 2024. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 21-27, 2024) and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It's also open to friends, families, and the public who are interested in learning about undergraduate research and its impact.

  
  

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• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2023 - Now accepting student presenter applications!

  Nov 15, 2022 9:15 am276 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 27, 2023. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 23-39, 2023), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances and art exhibits), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates. 

   

  All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on the URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html

   

  Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is March 10, 2023, at 11:59 pm. 

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2022 - Now accepting student applications!

  Nov 3, 2021 10:00 am581 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 28, 2022. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 24-30, 2022), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates. 

   

  All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on the URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html

   

  Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is Sunday March 15, 2022, at 11:59 pm. 

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2022 - Application Due March 15, 2022

  Feb 15, 2022 8:00 am109 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is currently accepting submissions for the 2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 28, 2022. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 24-30, 2022), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates. 

   

  All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on the URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html

   

  Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is Sunday March 15, 2022, at 11:59 pm. 

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2020 - Now accepting student applications!

  Nov 25, 2019 8:00 am599 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 30. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 26-May 2), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates. 

   

  All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on the URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html 

   

  Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is Sunday March 1, 2020, at 11:59 pm. 

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019 - Now accepting student applications!

  Oct 22, 2018 8:00 am5498 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 18. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 14-20), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates. 

   

  All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on the URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html 

   

  Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is Friday, February 1, 2019, at 11:59 pm. 

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019 - Deadline fast approaching!

  Jan 16, 2019 8:00 am230 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is accepting submissions for the 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 18. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 14-20), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates. 

   

  All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on the URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html 

   

  Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is Friday, February 1, 2019, at 11:59 pm. 

• Undergraduate Research Support Grant Fall 2017 applications now being accepted

  Sep 4, 2017 9:00 am397 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting applications for the 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, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

  Deadline for applications will be Thursday, October 19, at 11:59 p.m.

   

  Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

• Undergraduate Research Support Grant Deadline is Friday, October 14

  Oct 10, 2022 8:00 am81 views

  The deadline for applications to the Fall 2022 Research Support Grant competition is Friday, October 14, 2022.

• Undergraduate Research Support Grant applications now being accepted

  Feb 3, 2017 2:45 pm324 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting applications for the 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

  Deadline for applications will be Wednesday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m.

  Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

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

  Sep 2, 2022 8:00 am128 views

  The Office of Undergraduate is now accepting student applications to the Research Support and Conference Travel Grants for the Fall 2022 semester. For more information including how to apply for funding, please view the full article.

• Undergraduate Research Opportunity on the Genomics of Pathogenic Fungi

  Aug 23, 2017 9:00 am281 views

  An undergraduate research opportunity is available to study genomes of pathogenic fungi. The project runs for the 2018 calendar year, including summer. Students with sophomore or junior standing for 2018 are eligible for the project. Pre-dental students are especially encouraged to apply. Full details about the project and application information are available at http://vetmed.illinois.edu/fungal-genomes. 

• Undergraduate Research Opportunity on Bacterial Motility

  Sep 12, 2016 3:45 pm278 views

  The laboratory of Professor Yann Chemla in the Department of Physics is offering an opportunity for an undergraduate to work on a research project on bacterial motility. We work on studying motion of bacteria at both the single cell and population level using sophisticated instrumentation tailored for particular applications. A major focus of our work is on studying how the motion of the bacteria changes in response to environmental cues such as chemicals and light.  

• Undergraduate Research Opportunity at the Mayo Clinic!

  Oct 15, 2015 9:45 am1250 views

• Undergraduate Research Fellowship - Mayo Clinic Summer 2022

  Oct 26, 2021 1:15 pm494 views

  Interested in pursuing a career in the biomedical sciences as a PhD or MD-PhD? Mayo Clinic’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is an excellent opportunity to work alongside scientists at one of the world’s leading biomedical research centers. This is a Summer 2022 opportunity. 

  Application deadline is November 7, 2021. For further details, please see full blog post.

• Undergraduate Research Course

  Aug 5, 2015 10:15 am272 views

• Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP @ UI) - Undergrad Applications

  Aug 28, 2023 7:00 am792 views

  The application for URAP @ UI, our Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program, is now open. Deadline for applications is October 6, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

• Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program Apps are Due this Friday, October 6!

  Oct 4, 2023 7:00 am184 views

  The application for URAP @ UI, our Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program, is now open. Deadline for applications is October 6, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

• Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP @ UI) - Undergrad Applications

  Sep 3, 2020 7:00 am1369 views

  The application for URAP @ UI, our undergraduate research apprenticeship program, is now open. Deadline for applications is October 9, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

• Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP @ UI) - Undergrad Applications

  Oct 3, 2017 9:00 am8672 views

  Application to URAP @ UI, our undergraduate research apprenticeship program, is now open. Deadline for applications is Monday, October 30, 2017.

• Undergraduate Network for Research in the Humanities (UNRH)

  Aug 28, 2015 1:00 pm151 views

  Conference opportunity for students involved in digital humanities reearch and projects!

   

• Undergraduate International Area Studies Research Workshop

  Mar 9, 2016 4:45 pm145 views

  Undergraduate International Area Studies Research Workshop
  

  Do you have a research paper on an international, global, or regionally focused topic you’d like to develop further? Or are you planning or working on a thesis on a topic involving a foreign country or region? Apply today to join the undergraduate international area studies workshop which will take place from May 16 - 20, 2016. Details on application and benefits inside.

   

• Undergrads, publish your research! The Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions.

  Aug 30, 2016 12:30 pm203 views

  The Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research is accepting student manuscript submissions from any discipline for publication in their 2017 issue. We encourage all UIUC undergraduate students to discuss publication opportunities with their mentors. Remember, there are many benefits to publishing your work including:

  1. To help improve writing and research skills.

  2. To experience the scholarly publication process.

  3. To connect with professors and researchers.

  4. To display leadership and initiative.

  5. To professionalize the undergraduate experience.

  6. To inform a future career path.

   

• Tips and Tricks for Oral Presentations

  Mar 17, 2015 3:00 pm181 views

  Get some tips on giving an oral presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.

• The Value of Undergraduate Research Workshop

  Jan 12, 2018 9:00 am585 views

  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.

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Applications Now Open

  Feb 4, 2016 10:30 am5070 views

  Office of Undergraduate Research - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Applications Now Open. 

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Purdue

  Feb 4, 2022 3:15 pm277 views

  Applications for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at Purdue University are still open!

  Deadline to apply is February 15, 2022 (less than two weeks away)!

  This is a paid research opportunity (summer stipend). 

  For more information, including how to apply, please see full description.

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

  Feb 10, 2015 12:15 pm265 views

  Deadline for applications to Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) (formerly SURP), are due February 20.

• Student Appointments / Drop-in Hours with The Office of Undergraduate Research

  Jan 14, 2019 8:00 am1544 views

• Student Appointments / Drop-in Hours with The Office of Undergraduate Research

  Aug 19, 2019 8:00 am2 views

• Spring 2021 - Undergraduate Research Support Grant and Conference Travel Grant - Applications being Accepted

  Feb 1, 2021 8:00 am261 views

  The Office of Undergraduate is now accepting student applications to the Research Support and Conference Travel Grants for the Spring 2021 semester. For more information including how to apply for funding, please view the full article.

• Spring 2019 - Undergraduate Research Support Grant and Conference Travel Grant - Applications being Accepted

  Jan 15, 2019 8:00 am179 views

  Research Support Grant (RSG) and Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop** 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, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

  ** In collaboration with the Writers Workshop, the Office of Undergraduate Research is offering a Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop. We encourage all students interested in applying to the RSG to enroll in this free 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. For details and information on how to apply, please visit our workshops page: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/workshops.html

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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, 2019 at 11:59pm.