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Frequently Asked Questions

 

General 

Meet with one of our research & fellowships coaches.

In a one-on-one setting, you can discuss your initial ideas, make an individualized plan, and get connected with more specific resources inside or outside our office.

Get Started – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

You may join the URF newsletter by following the link below. 

Newsletter – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships Learning (utk.edu)

Come learn about unique topics in undergraduate research by following the link below. 

Workshop Series – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville would like to recognize students who participate in undergraduate research and fellowships programs/experiences.

Through the Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships students may apply to receive a cord or the cord & medallion to be worn during graduation. For more information, please follow the link below. 

Undergraduate Research & Fellowships Graduation Recognition –  (utk.edu)

 

Research

To get involved in undergraduate research, we recommend taking part in a “Getting Started” seminar.

Attend one of these info sessions to learn more about Undergraduate Research & Fellowships, opportunities for research experience, and strategies for contacting faculty research mentors.

For more information, please follow the link below. 

Getting Started Seminars – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

Our office will not be traveling to NCUR. However, we encourage students to attend and apply for an URF travel grant.

National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

Come explore what is possible when you participate in undergraduate research at Discovery Day!

Visit the first and second floors of Hodges Library on during this two-session event showcasing some of the incredible impact UT undergraduate researchers are having on the world around them AND how you can get involved with research.

To register, please follow the link below. 

Discovery Day – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

The annual EURēCA event is typically held each April during spring semester in the Student Union! 

To register, please follow the link below. 

EURēCA | The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (utk.edu)

There are many opportunities to participate in research both on and off campus. Check out the options linked below.

Find Opportunities – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

There are many opportunities to participate in research both on and off campus.

Check out the options linked below. 

Find Opportunities – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

The Summer Research Scholars Program provides professional development opportunities and social networking activities like kayaking and rock climbing throughout the summer.

For more information, please follow the link below. 

Summer Research Scholars (SRS) – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

Every February, undergraduate STEM researchers from across the State of Tennessee convene at the State Capitol to share their projects with state legislators.

For more information, please follow the link below. 

Posters at the Capitol – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

Please check with your faculty mentor and department business manager.

Undergraduate Research & Fellowships travel grants are specifically for undergraduate researchers who have been accepted to present their undergraduate research and creative works at a non-UT sponsored conference or event.

For more information, please follow the link below. 

URF Travel Grants  – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)


Fellowships

Our “Listings” page holds important information about nationally competitive awards as well as the URF Exploration Grant Program.

We encourage all students interested in applying for these awards to contact URF. 

Listings – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

To indicate your interest in the Gilman/Fulbright/CLS/REU/other Fellowships please either fill out the corresponding interest form or reach out to URF directly.