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Fall 2009 Undergraduate Research Deadlines
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Our September 8, 2009 Undergraduate Research Information Fair showcased faculty mentored student research. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to explore the various opportunities and to view the Undergraduate Summer Scholars poster session. If you missed the Undergraduate Research Fair, contact Martha Weber or Rachel Shelley in OARS to chat one-on-one about these opportunities. Download this list of Fall 2009 undergraduate research deadlines.

DUOS (Doctoral-Undergraduate Opportunities for Scholarship) an initiative to heighten the synergy between graduate and undergraduate programs. >>>>> Deadline 10/19/09 <<<<<

FYRE (First Year Research Experience). This new program offers students a choice of 4 tracks to begin undergraduate research early in their Miami career. >>>> Deadline 9/21//09 <<<<<

MUITDC (Miami University Interdisciplinary Technology Challenge) 2009-10 Topic “Clean and Alternative Energy Systems” OARS invites Miami Students to join a Challenge Team >>>>Rolling Deadline Applicaitons accepted starting 9/15/09 thru 10/15/09 <<<<<

URA (Undergraduate Research Awards Program) sponsored by the university senate committee on undergraduate research, the program provides an opportunity for all enrolled full-time undergraduates on all campuses to participate in world of research and scholarly projects. >>>> Deadline 10/19/09 <<<<<

USS (Undergraduate Summer Scholars) A Program of Individual Faculty Mentorship for Miami University Sophomores and Juniors. >>>>>>Two submission deadlines: 12/04/09 for Round 1 and 02/26/10 for Round 2. See guidelines for eligibility to round 2 submissions. <<<<<

UPA (Undergraduate Presentation Awards) provides a small stipend to students who are invited to present the results of their independent research or creative activities at a professional workshop or conference. >>>>>> Ongoing deadline. <<<<<