Workshops and Deadlines

Spring 2026 Research Programs Deadlines

Student Scholar Symposium

(EVENT: Mar. 25 – Mar. 26)
Abstract submission deadline: January 30, 2026

Faculty Mentor of the Year

Deadline: February 6

Graduate Mentor of the Year

Deadline: February 6

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Deadline: February 27

 

Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC)
Abstract submissions deadline: December 5, 2025

Florida Undergraduate Research Conference travel handled separately- link to travel funding application TBA.

Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award

Deadline: April 3

 

Student Undergraduate Research Council
Deadline: April 10

Spring 2026 Workshops

The office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) hosts a wide variety of workshops to help you navigate the undergraduate research process, from how to get started to how to publish your research! 

The calendar below will list the events and deadlines for the current semester. The calendar events are subject to change, so please check the calendar to view the most updated information.

If you need captioning access or another accommodation in order to participate in one of our virtual events, please contact our@ucf.edu. At least 48 hours’ notice best assures that we can coordinate necessary access.

Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by…
Are you starting research and planning on conducting a literature review?  In this workshop, we will discuss how to write a literature review. Join us to learn the importance, purpose, and structure of a literature review. This workshop will also…
Current undergraduate researchers are invited to nominate their outstanding faculty mentor for the Faculty Mentor of the Year Award sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Student Undergraduate Research Council (SURC). General Guidelines for Nominations: Nominator must be…

Research Roadmaps

The online Research Roadmaps Webcourse is a non-credit, self-paced course that introduces students to research opportunities at UCF. It will give you all of the same information as a Peer Mentoring Session or a getting started workshop, but at your own pace. You can also obtain the Password for the Research Positions Database through Research Roadmaps