Workshops and Deadlines - Undergraduate Research

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.

Jan 22 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…

Jan 26 10:00 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…

Jan 30 4:00 pm

Talking to Faculty & Being a Good Mentee

This workshop will cover three core concepts to being successful as an undergraduate research student and is best suited for students who are currently involved in research or creative scholarship. The session will address communication, planning, and the role of…

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