Undergraduate Research Posters at the Capitol will be held at the Florida State Capitol Complex in downtown Tallahassee on January 26th and 27th, 2026. At this event, up to three undergraduate researchers from universities and colleges across the state will present their research in a poster format; they will also have the opportunity to interact with legislative members from their representative districts. Our main mission in hosting this event is to encourage the visibility and viability of undergraduate research, while also providing high-achieving students a space to engage directly in the political process. Students chosen for this opportunity will also be able to network with other researchers from across the state at a reception and take a tour of the Capitol building.
Important considerations:
- You may be asked to interview and give a short presentation of your research to a faculty committee to be selected for this travel award.
- Students receiving these awards must submit a brief report of their activities and reflection on the experience to their faculty mentor and to OURI (OURI@ut.edu) within 30 days of the event.
- Students who are selected for these awards and do not participate in the events will not be eligible for any funding from OURI in the future.
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) is pleased to accept proposals from departments and faculty to develop or redesign courses to focus on inquiry-based experiential education. These courses will ensure “students will be introduced to the tools and technologies of their disciplines” through “enhanced discipline-based courses” (Learning By Doing: Inquiry-Based Experiential Education, p. 17).
Research and Inquiry Curriculum grant information.
Please direct any questions to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI@ut.edu).