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Summer Research Workshops
Learn with fellow UT students and visiting students from universities across the nation at these summer workshops:
| Date | Time | Title | Modality | Place | Presenter | Registration |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
12-1:30 PM |
Empowering Research: Understanding Title IX |
In-Person |
Ayres Hall 405 |
Jessica White, Deputy Title IX Coordinator |
must register by June 9 |
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
12-1:30 PM |
Addressing Bias in Research |
In-Person |
Ayres Hall 405 |
Dr. Janelle Coleman, Executive Director for Assessment and Evaluation |
must register by June 16 |
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
12-1:30 PM | Fulbright, Fellowships, and Beyond | In-Person |
Ayres Hall 405 |
URF Staff | |
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
2-3 PM |
How to Write a Research Abstract |
Online |
Zoom |
Dr. Kirsten F. Benson, Herbert Family Executive Director, Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center | Click here to register |
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 |
12-1:30 PM |
Herbert College of Agriculture Lunch and Tour of the UT Gardens |
In-Person | Ag and Natural Resources Building | Herbert College of Agriculture Faculty/Staff | Click here to registermust register by July 7 |
Recurring Research Workshops
We offer two workshops for brand-new and experienced undergraduate researchers almost every month during Fall and Spring semesters.
| Date | Time | Title | Modality | Place | Presenter | Registration |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 5-6 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 6-7 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5-6 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6-7 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5-6 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 6-7 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 5-6 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 6-7 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
Fall Research Workshop Series
Whether this is your first semester or you’re a seasoned researcher, these workshops will help you hone your technical and interpersonal skills as an undergraduate researcher:
| Date | Time | Title | Modality | Place | Presenter | Registration |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 5:30-6:30 PM | How to Write an Abstract | In Person | Hodges 213 | Dr. Kirsten F. Benson, Director of UTK’s Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center | Coming Soon |
| Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Basic Poster Design Workshop | In Person | Hodges 213 | Dr. Taylor Ruth | Coming Soon |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Grad Accolade Info Session | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Staff | Coming Soon |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 5:30-6:30 PM | URF Grant Application Workshop | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Staff | Coming Soon |
Spring Research Workshop Series
Prepping for your EUReCA submission? Crafting your application for summer research? Join us for these workshops to help navigate your next steps!
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Want to view a previous seminar? Visit our YOUTUBE page for the recordings archive!