Resources for undergraduate researchers
Guides and tips
SyndicateMizzou
Visit the SyndicateMizzou site to see the research and projects that MU professors have done. Search by topic or department.
WebGURU (Web Guide to Research for Undergraduates)
Visit the WebGURU site for information on all the technical aspects of undergraduate research including lab safety, record keeping, experimental design, data analysis, technical writing, oral presentations, intellectual property, etc.
How to make a research poster using PowerPoint
Create your poster with PowerPoint using these easy instructions.
Travel and research grants
Grants are available to students and faculty to cover costs associated with research supplies and travel to present research at a professional meeting or conference.
MU undergraduate research travel grants
The MU Office of Undergraduate Research offers undergraduate research travel grants to students presenting their research at professional meetings and conferences.
Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program undergraduate travel awards
The Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (LS UROP) provides travel grants for MU undergraduates who present their research at regional, national and international scientific meetings. Participation in scientific conferences is an important opportunity for you to communicate your research to others in your field, network with scientists and expand your understanding of the scope and nature of scientific research.
Center for Arts and Humanities research grants
The MU Center for Arts and Humanities encourages students who are engaged in research or scholarly activity to apply for grants in support of their work..
MU Alumni Association Richard Wallace Research Incentive Grant Award
The MU Alumni Association supports the development of junior faculty through the Richard Wallace Research Incentive Grant Award. Your faculty mentor may apply for funds that will support you and your research. An undergraduate may not apply for the funding directly, but the committee looks favorably upon faculty who write grants to fund undergraduate research and travel. Encourage your faculty mentor to apply for the funds and to state explicitly that the funds will be used to cover your research and/or travel expenses.
