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Use the materials below to spread the word about the 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium to potential student applicants and the broader 91探花community!
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Applying as an undergraduate researcher (Jan. 6 – Feb. 12, 2026)
The application for the Undergraduate Research Symposium will open on January 6, 2026, and close (11:59 p.m.) on February 12, 2026. Below you can access resources to help encourage undergraduate researchers to consider applying for this opportunity!
Designed for faculty and staff, this quick tip sheet covers information about the 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium. It includes general information, eligibility information, and resources for students (with links).
Utilize this digital slide to promote undergraduate researchers to apply for the 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium. The QR code redirects to https://symposium.uw.edu/apply. You can access a PDF version of the slide below.
This year we’ve collaborated with key departments to help gather information and resources for students in Drama and the Arts to see themselves at Symposium. These webpages include information on what types of projects might be presented, how they can be presented, and even references to previous presentations in these areas.
You can access these calling cards on our Application webpage here (https://symposium.uw.edu/apply).
Events to support undergraduate researchers
The Office of Undergraduate Research hosts a series of events throughout the application and leading up to the day to support undergraduate researchers. Please feel free to share these events with students or sign-up!
- 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium Information Sessions:听These information sessions are designed to introduce curious students to the Symposium. The sessions go over the design of Symposium, the types of presentations, and core application information for a successful submission.听The dates are Jan. 14 (in-person) and Jan. 20 (virtual), 2026. Learn more and register here.
- 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium Abstract Writing Workshop:听This workshop, led by senior undergraduate researchers / leaders, is a come-and-go event where students can bring in their planned submission abstract and receive feedback and tips to make a great abstract.听The date is Tue., Jan. 27 (in-person).
- Poster and Oral Presentations + Communication:听This workshop is designed to provide students presenting posters or oral presentations with tips, resources, and guidance for creating a successful poster/powerpoint. In addition, we explore considerations for great communcation.听Dates are to be announced. .
Day-of (May 15, 2026)
May 15, 2026, is a celebration of not only undergraduate research, but undergraduate researchers and their contributions and achievements in curiosity and creativity. Use the below assets to share and invite others to share in on this amazing occasion! Be sure to tag @UWUndergraduateResearch and use #HuskyResearch!
Taking after this year’s physical poster, you can download an Instagram (4:5) image of the poster below.
Utilize this digital slide to promote attendance to the 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium. The QR code redirects to https://symposium.uw.edu. You can access a PDF version of the slide below.
Feel free to use these blank templates for Instagram posts for any content you may want to share related to the 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium. Click to view full-size. Right click to download each image.
General communication guidelines
Event
- The event should be referred to as the听 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium for general, public, and first-time use.
- You may refer to the 2026 event as the 29th Annual 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium or the 2026 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium for general, public, first-time use.
- DO NOT refer to the event as abbreviated (e.g. “URS”, “2026 URS”).
- The event听尘补测听be referred to as the听Undergraduate Research Symposium, 29th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium,听or the 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium听within UW-only or clear UW-targeted communication.
- The event should be referred to as听the Symposium for subsequent use.
- DO NOT refer to the event as abbreviated (e.g. “URS”).
- The College of Engineering partnership should be referred to as the听 91探花Undergraduate Research Symposium College of Engineering Session.
- The various types of presentations (poster, oral, visual arts and design, performing arts) are considered听sessions.
- DO NOT听refer to the performing arts session as “performances”, “performance session”, or “showcase.”
- DO NOT听refer to the visual arts and design session as “gallery”, “exhibits”, or “showcase.”
Applying/Application
- The one who submits the request to present is the听蝉耻产尘颈迟迟别谤听and听presenter.
- Group members presenting alongside the submitter/presenter are considered听co-presenters.
- The primary approver of the student’s research abstract (and who provides oversight of the research project) is considered the primary mentor.
- Subsequent mentors who may mentor or guide the student’s research but do not hold oversight of the research project are considered the secondary mentor. The presenter may have multiple.
- The guidelines required to be met within the application statement are considered the abstract guidelines.