Undergraduate Research
Explore. Research. Gain the knowledge that will take you to the next level. Get Involved with your discipline. Experience hands-on research. Shadow multiple Faculty mentors and learn what undergraduate research is really about. The Office of Undergraduate Research challenges you to take your educational experience to the next level. Research, scholarly or creative activities are possible for every discipline and major.
Navigating Research with Argos
Are you an undergraduate student? Do you want to learn more about getting involved with research? Great news! The Office of Undergraduate Research hosts monthly professional development workshops for beginning researchers! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with other beginning researchers and to learn more about getting started with research!
Mark your calendars for the spring sessions on January 31, February 28, and March 28 at 10 a.m. in Building 4, Room 404. These sessions are geared toward students communicating and presenting their research (those presenting at the UWF Symposium on April 17 are strongly encouraged to attend).
ALL majors and disciplines are invited to attend. No registration is necessary for in-person attendees, but if you would like to attend virtually, you can register here: bit.ly/Navigating-Research-Form.
Please check back for any updates and details.
OUR Project Awards
The OUR Project Award Cycle 3 application deadline is January 29, 2025. Learn how you can earn up to $500 for individual research projects or up to $750 for group projects (two or more undergraduate students) to support your research or creative project on the OUR Project Awards Program page.
After Receiving an OUR Project or Travel Award
Have you received an OUR Project Award or Travel Award? Then check out the OUR Project Award Recipient site and the OUR Travel Award Recipient site for helpful information and tools as you utilize award funds and other requirements for receiving an award.
OUR Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
OUR SURP is an opportunity for eligible undergraduate research students to get paid for doing their research over the summer semester.
Program Goals:
- Provide support for undergrad student research
- Build strong, long-lasting relationships between students and faculty
- Build research skills that can be utilized and strengthened throughout the degree plan and career
Some Expectations:
Students selected to participate in SURP can anticipate working approximately an average of 17 to 20 hours per week for 6 OR 12 weeks working on a research project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. *Note: HMCSE students are only eligible for the 12-week participation option. Participants should not enroll in more than one summer course. SURP participants each a stipend of $1560 (120 maximum total hours at anticipated Florida minimum wage per hour for 6-week participants) or $3,120 (240 maximum total hours at anticipated Florida minimum wage per hour for 12-week participants).
Applications are due March 7, 2025. Learn more on the program page.
Starting Research at UWF
Are you interested in participating in undergraduate research opportunities? Start at the Entering Research section to learn more about the programs and resources to help you get started. Then complete the Student Undergraduate Research Interest Form, and we will connect with you. This form is available for current and prospective UWF students wanting to learn more about undergraduate research.
Save the date -- April 17, 2025
Celebrate the successes and hard work of the Argo community at the Student Scholar Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase.
Student Symposium & Faculty Research ShowcaseInterested in Being a Mentor?
Complete the UWF Research Opportunities and Faculty Mentor Interest Form, and OUR will reach out to you to begin the next steps.
Recruit Research StudentsFind Support for OUR Students
Do you need support as you navigate your undergraduate research experience? Then click the link below for a list of commonly asked-for student services, resources, and programs provided by various UWF offices and organizations.
Find Support for OUR StudentsAre You Volunteering on a Research Project?
If you are volunteering on a research project and not being paid through UWF, or receiving course credit, please visit the UWF HR Volunteers page and complete the linked Volunteer Agreement form.
Volunteers
