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.
UWF Student Scholars Symposium Success
The Student Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase, on April 16, 2026, was a huge win for UWF!
We extend our sincere gratitude to all faculty and staff for their invaluable support of the 2026 UWF Student Scholars Symposium! This year's Symposium was a phenomenal success, featuring over 370 presentations. This achievement is a testament to the hard work of nearly 720 authors, co-authors, and faculty mentors representing 30 academic departments across all four colleges and the School of Education. We were also delighted to host students and faculty from Pensacola State College once again. New this year, we welcomed the top 8 high school students from the northwest region who recently presented at this year’s state science fair – it was a treat to see the next generation of bright minds. You can relive the experience by viewing the abstracts in the official 2026 UWF Student Scholar Symposium Program.
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.
NueroNauts Scholars Program
The NeuroNauts Scholars Program at the University of West Florida is an intensive, eight-week summer (paid) residency that immerses high school students in the world of neuroscience. This program bridges theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory research to foster the next generation of biomedical scientists. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. from June 1 to July 24. To learn more or you want to consider the 2027 cohort, please review the NeuroNauts Scholars Program Info Site. Questions? Contact Program Coordinator Emily Harris at eharris@uwf.edu or 850.474.2751.
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: July 31, 2026
Present and attend the UWF Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium on Friday, July 31, 2026.
OUR Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)Interested 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 Human Resources' Volunteers webpage and complete the linked Volunteer Agreement form.
Research Volunteers
