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Undergraduate Research Symposium

Participation Steps

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/urc/conference/pre/steps.html

Required for participation in the Symposium:

  • One semester prior to the Symposium, find a faculty mentor and develop a research topic or creative project.
  • Submit your abstract. 
  • Prepare for your presentation by attending the Symposium Workshop.

Optional:

  • Do you want funding for your research project? If yes, see Funding Opportunities. Pay close attention to submission deadlines and guidelines. If a grant is awarded, you will work with faculty mentor and department secretary to purchase supplies and/or receive yourstipend payment. Grants are awarded in the Fall and Summer.
  • Librarians can help you find resources. You can make an appointment for a one-on-one research consultation via the Ask a Librarian page.
  • If your project involves humans or animals, you will need to request IRB or IACUC approval.