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2025 Florida UndergradUATE Research conference

The ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is proudly hosting the 2025 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC)!

​FURC is one of the nation's largest multi-disciplinary research conferences, and it is open to all undergraduate researchers in the state of Florida to present their research in a poster format. In addition to relevant conference presentation experience, FURC boasts some of the best networking opportunities with fellow researchers and graduate programs across the country, as well as workshops and other professional development experiences. 

​We look forward to seeing you in Tampa in February 2025.

Timeline:

  • Conference Dates: February 14-15, 2025
  • Deadline for Abstract Submission: December 2, 2024
  • Final Decision Notification Date: January 20, 2025
  • Registration Deadline: January 29, 2025

For more information, please visit the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference webpage.

2025 OneUSF undergraduate research conference

The One USF Undergraduate Research Conference is open to all USF undergraduates regardless of major, as well as those within one year post-graduation. 

Tampa Campus Timeline:

  • Conference Date: April 23, 2025
  • Deadline for Abstract Submission: TBD
  • Final Decision Notification: TBD

Research Types:

  • Poster presentations
  • Oral Presentations (5 minutes maximum plus 2 minutes for Q&A)
  • Creative/Performative Research (10 minutes maximum)
    Deadlines:

Poster Printing:

  • Students presenting on the Tampa campus are responsible for printing their  own posters. Printers are located in the library and the Marshall Student Center.
  • Posters should be formatted 48" W x 36" H. Templates are provided below.
  • It is recommended that students print their posters at least 48 hours in advance. This allows for alternate arrangements should the selected printer have technical issues. 

More details coming in Fall 2024

2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium takes place on the Tampa campus on Thursday, July 25 in the MSC Ballrooms (MSC 2100). The symposium is open to all USF undergraduates, USF alums who are within 1-year post-baccalaureate, and all REU, RET, and IRES participants in a ßÙßÇÂþ»­ sponsored program. 

Timeline

  • Applications open: May 10
  • Applications close: June 23
  • Notification letters sent: June 28
  • Symposium date: July 25

The symposium is free and we encourage the public to attend to view posters and support our researchers.

Symposium Schedule - July 25

  • Registration: 3:30 PM
  • Opening remarks and refreshment: 4:00 PM.
  • Poster session: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
  • Closing remarks: 6:00

Symposium FAQs

Q: How will I know if my application was received?
A: Upon successful submission, you will receive an automated email indicating your submission has been received.

Q: Do I need a faculty mentor to present my research?
A: Yes. All presenters must have a USF affiliated faculty mentor.

Q: Do I need to notify my mentor of my submission?
A: YES! Before you submit an application, you should notify your research mentor that you are applying to present.  (REU, RET, and IRES faculty will be aware but other mentors should be notified.) Your faculty mentor will also receive an auto-generated email of your submission. 

Q: What is the maximum number of authors that can work on a single project? 
A: Although there is no limit on the size of your research group, we will only include the first six authors in the program. 

Q: Do I need a program ready abstract to apply?
A: No. Due to the tight time frame for REU, RET, and IRES students, the program lists poster authors and titles only.

Q: Is the event open to the public?
A: Yes. All are welcome to view the projects and support our researchers. .

Please utilize the resources below to get started and reach out to ugs-hipur for questions or additional assistance. Research is for everyone!

Conference and Symposium Resources

  • Online Modules
    Would you like to learn more about presenting your undergraduate research but prefer online modules? If so, enroll in the Canvas modules presented by USF Libraries:


  • Additional Workshops for Researchers
    • Would you like further research trainings from analytical methods and platforms such as SPSS, NVivo, to finding large data sets to analyze, to citation management systems, to how to use the more visual communication platforms of Photoshop and Tableau? If so, the library has created many amazing to support you.

  • Poster Templates

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