Undergraduate Research

• Applications open: Monday, May 11 
• Applications close: Monday, July 13 
• Notification letters sent: Tuesday, July 14 
• Registration opens (Wednesday, July 1) and closes (Thursday, July 16)  

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

• Check in: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Opening remarks and refreshment: 2:00 p.m.
• Keynote speaker: 2:30 p.m.
• Poster session: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
• Symposium Conclusion: 5:30 p.m. 

• Check in and refreshments: 11:00 a.m.
• Opening remarks: 12:45 p.m.
• Keynote speaker: 1:00 p.m.
• Poster session: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. 
• Closing remarks: 3:00 p.m. 

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: What should I wear to the event?
A: Comfortable business-casual or smart-casual attire is recommended for the event.

Q: Is the event open to the public?
A: Yes. All are welcome to view the projects and support our researchers. RSVP here.
Please use the resources below to get started and reach out to rsch-seri@usf.edu for questions or additional assistance. Research is for everyone!

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:

• Creating Research Posters and Presentations
• Conducting a Literature Review
• Data Literacy: An Introduction to Finding and Evaluating Data

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 Workshops for Researchers to support you.

• Posters must be formatted at 48" W x 36" H. Poster templates are provided for convenience and may be customized; however, the final poster size must remain 48" x 36". You may create your own design, provided it follows USF branding guidelines for colors and logos.
• You can print your poster at any time prior to the symposium. It is highly recommended to print your poster as early as possible, or at least 48 hours in advance!
  • Posters can be printed in the USF Tampa library, Shimberg Health Science Library, or through one of the Regional campus locations.
    • Students may print posters in the Tampa library for $22.46 (Satin) or $15.90 (Plain).
    • ProCopy also provides poster printing services and provides a discount to USF students.
  • Presenters are responsible for finding their poster spot, securing their poster(s) to the provided poster board, and removing their poster(s) at the end of the conference.

Poster Templates

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