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University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

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 linkThe deadline to register to present is Tuesday, September 12th, at noon.

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
For more information and to submit an interest form to get started click here to visit our website. 

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.

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! 
Register today to save yourself a spot by clicking the link here.
Want to view a previous seminar? Visit our YouTube page for the recordings archive!  

URF Travel Grants for Conference Presentations

Apply for a URF Travel Grant to present your undergraduate research or creative work at a non-UT-sponsored conference or event.

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.

See application details on our website here.    
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.  
The application to apply is February 1st, 2025. For more information, click here to view the FAO Schwarz Fellowship website. For support in applying, reach out to URF at urf@utk.edu.  
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
Graduate Research Fellowship Program for STEM students 
The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.
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. 

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EVENTS

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.

UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP DEADLINES

Contact Us

Undergraduate Research & Fellowships
1616 Melrose Avenue, Room F-103
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865-974-8560
Website: studentsuccess.utk.edu/urf
Email: urf@utk.edu

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