Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award

Apply for the Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award!

The Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award recognizes outstanding academic research by undergraduates at the University of Central Florida.

Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award recipients receive:
  • A certificate and an Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) padfolio
  • Recognition on the OUR website and in the Student Scholar Symposium program
  • Acknowledgment of their award in the monthly OUR electronic newsletter

Students are eligible to apply if they:

  • Have at least one complete semester of research experience
  • Be in good Academic Standing
  • Are not a current or previous member of the Student Undergraduate Research Council

Learn more here: Award Programs – Undergraduate Research (ucf.edu)

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Join us as we discuss how undergraduate researchers can understand the role ethics play in research and how to navigate ethical dilemmas! This is a conversation facilitated by the UCF Center for Ethics and Office of Undergraduate Research. 
Join us to hear directly from faculty members about their research paths and specialties on campus! Learn more about the realities of conducting research, the different paths a person can take, and advice from faculty for your own research career.
Join us to hear directly from faculty members about their research paths and specialties on campus! Learn more about the realities of conducting research, the different paths a person can take, and advice from faculty for your own research career.

Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award

Apply for DURA!

The Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award recognizes outstanding academic research by undergraduates at the University of Central Florida.

Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award recipients receive:
  • A certificate and an Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) padfolio
  • Recognition on the OUR website and in the Student Scholar Symposium program
  • Acknowledgment of their award in the monthly OUR electronic newsletter

Students are eligible to apply if they:

  • Have at least one complete semester of research experience
  • Be in good Academic Standing
  • Are not a current or previous member of the Student Undergraduate Research Council

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