Undergraduate Research
One USF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 2026
The 2026 OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium takes place on the USF St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday, July 22 in the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, and the Tampa campus on Thursday, July 23 in the Judy Genshaft Honors College Atrium. The symposium is open to all USF undergraduates, USF alums who are within 1-year post-baccalaureate, and all Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science, and Interdisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduates (IRES) who participate in a USF sponsored program.
Deadlines and schedule
- 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.
Symposium Schedule – USF St. Petersburg
- 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.
- Closing remarks: 5:30 p.m.
Symposium Schedule – USF Tampa
- 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.
FAQ
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!
Conference and Symposium Resources
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:
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.
Poster Templates
View 2025 Symposium Program & Abstracts