Undergraduate Research & Fellowships
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Big Day for Discovery: Student Showcase at Discovery Day
Have you ever wondered what is possible when you participate in undergraduate research? Find out for yourself during Discovery Day 2024, the University of Tennessee’s second-largest student showcase!
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Hodges Library will be packed with two sessions and two floors of student posters sharing the impacts that undergraduate researchers are already making on the world through their research.
Whether interested in presenting or attending, find out more on our webpage by following this link. The deadline to register to present is Tuesday, September 12th, at noon.
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2025-2026 Fulbright US Student Program
Applications are open for one of the United States’ most prestigious exchange programs: The 2025-2026 US Fulbright Student Program.
Fulbright recipients contribute to the growing knowledge and mutual understanding across global communities.
On a Fulbright, you can pursue to pursue a graduate degree, conduct an independent research or creative project, or teach English in one of 140+ countries. There’s no ideal candidate and our office supports applicants throughout the process of applying.
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Want to teach English at a Hungarian University?
The Fulbright commission in Hungary is interested in developing connections between UTK and Hungarian universities.
They are seeking students who will have a bachelor’s degree in hand by August 2025 to teach English in Hungarian universities (one award specializes in teaching Roma students).
Seniors, graduate students, and alumni are eligible to apply this cycle. Previous teaching experience of a minimum of two years of formal classroom teaching experience is required.
You can learn more about the opportunities here.
Submit an interest form to get started applying to the English Teaching Assistantship Award - click here.
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Undergraduate Research Workshop Series Announced
Whether you are just getting started or well-advanced in research experiences, consider attending an upcoming workshop for the fall and spring semesters!
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URF Travel Grants for Conference Presentations
The grants vary by location:
- Up to $300 for in-state conferences
- $500 for national conferences
- $800 for international conferences
- $100 for virtual conference registration.
Apply by October 1st, 2024 for travel between July 1 - Sept. 30, 2024.
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FAO Schwarz Fellowship for Social Impact
Looking to catalyze your impact on society and join the next generation of leaders for social change? Consider applying for the FAO Schwarz Fellowships in Social Impact. This two-year transformative opportunity will position fellows to work within social service organizations while becoming leaders themselves through professional development, mentorship, and alumni support.
Fellowships are paid, based in Boston, New York City, or Philadelphia.
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Calling All Juniors: Public Service Fellowship Opens in September
Are you a rising junior interested in a future in public policy, public administration, or international affairs? Apply for the Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA)’s Junior Summer Institute (JSI)!
The JSI is a rigorous academic, fully-funded summer fellowship program that prepares future leaders in the public service sector to obtain a graduate or professional degree related to public service. Fellows will study over the summer at one of seven US college campuses including Carnegie Mellon, Princeton, and Harvard.
Applications will open in September 2024. To learn more, head to the PPIA website
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Graduate Research Fellowship Program for STEM students
If you would like NSF GRFP application support from our staff, please first complete our brief GRFPDeclaration of Intent. Once we receive your intent form, we will invite you to our NSF GRFPCanvas site, where you will find valuable application resources, as well as workshop information and a portal to submit draft materials for our staff to review.
URF will be hosting an NSF GRFP Application Workshop open to all students (at any stage in the application process) from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4th on zoom. All students who fill out an interest form will receive the zoom link.
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EVENTS
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Sep 4: How to Write an Abstract, ft. Dr. Kirsten Benson, Hodges 213, 5-6 pm, Register here
Sep 18: Basic Poster Design, ft. Dr. Taylor Ruth, Hodges 213, 5-6 pm, Register here
Sep 24: Getting Started in Undergraduate Research Workshop at Discovery Day, Hodges Library Auditorium, 5–6 pm
Oct 1: Travel Grant Application due for travel between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2024.
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UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP DEADLINES
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