Meet with our research & fellowships coach, Ryan Lee. 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 (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 would like to recognize students who participate in undergraduate research and fellowships programs/experiences. Through the Office of Undergraduate Research and 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 – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)

To get involved in undergraduate research, we recommend to take 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 2024. 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 2023!

Visit the 1st and 2nd floors of Hodges Library on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 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 28th annual EURēCA event is April 23, 2024, from 4:30 – 8:00 PM in the Student Union, Pilot Flying J Ballroom!

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)

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. 

• Gilman Interest – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)
• Boren Interest – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)
• Critical Language Scholarship Interest Form – Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (utk.edu)