Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2022 Undergraduate Research Fellowships, which provide up to $1,000 to support expenses for independent research or creative activity in any major. URF awards cover costs for scholarly projects proposed by student applicants under the supervision of a faculty member. Awards are made in the fall and spring through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Submit your URF application by the 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 deadline. You can learn more about the process and hear tips for writing your own application at our funding workshop, which will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.; register to attend.

Share your passion for research

Are you inspired by the very idea of research? Do you want to spread your excitement for discovery to other UT students? The OUR is looking for students to share their passion for research by acting as student research ambassadors. Complete our form by Sept. 12 to let us know what kinds of outreach activities you’re interested in (e.g., fielding questions from other students as an ambassador; being the subject of a research profile or photos).

Interested in learning new digital tools and methods while advancing research and teaching in African & African Diaspora Studies, Latin American Studies, Indigenous Studies, and/or Mexican American & Latina/o Studies? Want to work with community and research partners in Latin America and the U.S. to develop public digital scholarship projects? Check out the call for applications for our Spring 2023 LLILAS Benson Digital Scholarship Internship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hri7GOxT1oYqWrwj1pwtD7bmpmfhJdMYvK1F_VxnLS4/edit?usp=sharing

No prior experience is required, just a strong interest in the use of digital tools and methods in AADS, LAS, IS, and MALS. Applicants must be upper-division undergraduates or graduate students with a working proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese. Applicants must be enrolled in at least six semester credit hours and confirm with their academic advisors that they are eligible for employment in Spring 2023.

The University of Texas Student Foundation is an organization dedicated to educating our peers about the impacts of philanthropy with the goal of cultivating a community and culture of giving on campus. The members of our organization advocate to facilitate charitable campaigns and events to inform students about their power to influence. We are currently looking to fill our executive board! Last year we partnered with The Kendra Scott WEL  Institute and Dell Medical for our philanthropy panels! The Student Foundation has a place for every student! We are open to all undergraduate students from all majors and backgrounds to join our team.

ContribUTe is our university-wide annual giving campaign launched in the month of October which entails encouraging students and alumni to give back to the university and help directly provide their peers in need the resources they need to persevere and be successful academically. We strive to create an impact on our student population by advocating and fundraising for student essential services to reduce housing insecurity, mental healthcare access and food insecurity. Historically, the Student Foundation has fundraised for many designations, including the Counseling and Mental Health Center, UT Outpost and Student Emergency Services through the ContribUTe campaign.  

We would really appreciate any help finding passionate and motivated individuals to apply as The Student Foundation is currently recruiting student change makers for the 2022-2023 academic year to make a difference in the lives of our peers. Here is a link to our 2021 ContribUTe campaign, and a graphic with a QR code linking important information is attached.

One of the most important aspects of planning for a study abroad experience is understanding the many scholarship and funding resources and opportunities students may take advantage of. The Gilman Scholarship in particular is a program we want to highlight as we have some upcoming events to help students in the application process.

The Gilman Scholarship is a generous federal scholarship for study abroad and a great opportunity for U.S. citizens receiving a Federal Pell Grant to fund their international experience. UT Austin is consistently a top producer of Gilman Scholars.

Education Abroad is hosting 2 virtual information sessions to help students prepare a competitive application. During the information sessions, we will cover scholarship details, selection criteria, and tips for submitting a competitive application. We will also host a writing workshop for essay review.

Gilman Scholarship: Information Sessions

• Thursday, September 15^th 3:30-5:00 pm via Zoom: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/91785390233
• Wednesday, September 21st 5:00-6:30pm via Zoom: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/96042435541

Gilman Scholarship: Writing Workshop

• Friday, September 30th 1-4pm inGAR 2.112.

The online application is now open for applicants whose in-person or virtual programs start between December 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023. The deadline to apply is October 6^th, 2022.

Leadership in Global Sustainability Minor – primary application deadline October 1 and secondary deadline October 14.

Link to application: https://bit.ly/gsliminapp

Minor Information Sessions:

• In person on September 14 at 5:30 pm. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/405013244517
• Online on October 5 at 12 pm. Link to be sent.