Presenting Your Research
The Student Scholar Symposium is a poster-based forum for UCF undergraduate and graduate students to present their research and creative projects to the broader university community. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to present current or recently completed academic projects, showcasing the diversity of topics, approaches, and interests at UCF. Learn more here.
Stay tuned for more info about the 2025 Student Scholar Symposium!
FURC is an annual, multidisciplinary conference open to all undergraduate researchers to present their research in a poster forum. Every year, the conference will be hosted at a different university in the state. In addition to research presentations, there are also exhibitors from graduate programs and other opportunities to expand your research resume. This year’s FURC will take place at the University of South Florida on February 14-15, 2025. Click here to learn more about FURC 2025.
DEADLINES:
- FURC 2025 Abstract Submission/Application to Present – Apply by December 2
- FURC 2025 UCF Travel Funding Application (through OUR) – Apply by December 3
Students who are awarded the 2025 FURC Travel Award must apply to present at the UCF Student Scholar Symposium.
NOTE: presenters may receive both the FURC Travel Award and the regular Presentation Travel Award within the same fiscal year.
The Florida Undergraduate Research Association (FURA) hosts an annual advocacy event for undergraduate research in the Florida state capitol building. Students from all disciplines, who have previous poster presentation experience, a passion for undergraduate research’s opportunities, and an interest in advocacy are welcome to apply to serve as one of UCF’s representatives at this event. Learn more here.
Off Campus Conference Funding
Students traveling to present their work at an in-person meeting may apply for OUR funding up to $500. OUR has very limited funding and can only fund a limited amount of students – we will inform students on this site when funds are no longer available.
Funds allocated can be used for registration fee, lodging costs, flight tickets, or rental car/mileage reimbursement for personal vehicles. Other eligible costs include up to $40 in poster printing costs, per diem for meals (in keeping with UCF travel policy) or ground transportation (such as taxi fare or bus passes).
Students must first seek an allocation from the SGA Conference, Registration and Travel committee. Applications can be submitted through KnightConnect (Forms > Search “CRT”).
IMPORTANT: Many times these funds are disbursed to UCF departments, so we recommend that all students applying for these funds first speak to their faculty mentors and the departmental travel coordinator to learn about the travel process in the department.
Once the link is available, click on the link, then sign on to the platform by clicking on “University of Central Florida Single Sign On (SSO)“. Then log in with your NID and NID password. From there, you will be able to access the application as well as the details and requirements.
Please note:
- Students requiring funding for the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) should use a specific OUR form provided in the Spring semester.
- Students seeking funding for FURLS should apply via Student Government
- Students seeking funding NCUR should follow the regular travel grant procedures.
Under $100:
UCF Student Government is providing support for students to attend virtual conferences. Students are eligible for individual allocations of $100, and UCF RSOs may apply for allocations up to $1000. Applications can be submitted through KnightConnect (Forms > Search “CRT). Email sga_crt@ucf.edu with questions.
More than $100:
Complete the OUR Conference Presentation Travel Award application.
IMPORTANT: These funds are disbursed to UCF departments, so we recommend that all students applying for these funds first speak to their faculty mentors and the departmental travel coordinator to learn about the travel process in the department.
Simply follow the link, then sign on to the platform by clicking on “University of Central Florida Single Sign On (SSO)“. Then log in with your NID and NID password. From there, you will be able to access the application as well as the details and requirements.
Finding Conferences Outside of UCF
Publishing Your Research
The URJ solicits contributions from undergraduate students in all disciplines. Submissions are double-blind reviewed by faculty members—a process that provides students with a first look at the process of converting research and creative projects into publishable scholarly work. Journal articles are cataloged through EBSCO, which makes the research available to library databases.
The Honors Undergraduate Thesis program guides students through the process of researching, writing, and defending a research thesis in their major or another discipline. These theses are then published online through the UCF Library. View published Honors theses here.
The Florida Undergraduate Research Journal publishes undergraduate research across all disciplines, and across all campuses in Florida. Learn more here.