Workshops and Deadlines - Undergraduate Research

Fall 2025 Research Programs Deadlines

Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award
Deadline: October 3

Student Research Grants
Deadline: October 17

Student Scholar Symposium
(EVENT: Mar. 25 – Mar. 26)
Abstract submissions: December 1, 2025 – January 27, 2026

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

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

Fall 2025 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.

Nov 5 11:00 am

Get Started in Undergraduate Research

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…

Nov 7 3:00 pm

Writing an Abstract for Conferences

Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference or any other conference. Note: This workshop…

Nov 10 11:00 am

Summer Research Funding

Come explore opportunities to engage in research around the United States and the world! There are opportunities to engage in research at other universities and research institutions (e.g., the National Institute of Health). Previous UCF undergraduates have spent the summer…

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