Come learn about unique topics in undergraduate research!
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 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, April 7, 2027 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, April 7, 2027 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Leveraging Your Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Getting Started in Research | In Person | Hodges 213 | URF Coach | Not Required |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | 6:00-7:00 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 3, 2026 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Off Campus Summer Research Opportunities
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!
| Date | Time | Title | Modality | Place | Presenter | Registration |
| Monday, February 8, 2027 | 5:00-6:00 PM | How to Write an Abstract | In Person | Hodges 213 | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2027 | 5:00-6:00 PM | URF Grant Workshop | In Person | Hodges 213 | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Tuesday, March 2, 2027 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Grad Accolades Info Session | In Person | Hodges 213 | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Monday, March 22, 2027 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Basic Poster Design | In Person | Lindsay Young Auditorium | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
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