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Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

Each year, KU selects undergraduate students to share their research and creative projects with state lawmakers along with students from other Kansas Board of Regents institutions.

Application is Closed for 2025

2025 Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

February 26, 2025  |  2:00pm - 4:00pm

The application deadline for 2025 has passed.

Five KU students will be selected to join their peers from the other Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) public four-year universities for a poster presentation:

  • Research projects that impact and benefit the state of Kansas are preferred but not required.
  • Students will present their research virtually in poster format to legislators and other members of state government.
  • The purpose of this event is to demonstrate the unique opportunities undergraduate students have to participate with faculty members in research at KBOR universities.

General information

All full-time, currently enrolled undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible. Students in all majors and of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

  • Presenters will be required to attend a one-hour presenter's workshop. The workshop will be held during the first full week of February. The date is TBD based on availability of presenters.
  • Selected presenters will be provided an email template and legislator search information. They will be expected to email their Kansas hometown legislators by Sunday, February 9th.
  • Presenters will need to provide a student biographical statement of no more than 125 words for the application. 
  • POSTER PRINTING: If the presenter's academic department provides poster printing for their students, they are expected to make arrangements to get their poster printed by their department. 
    • NOTE: Presenters who need to have their poster printing cost covered by Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships, must have their poster PDF sent to curf@ku.edu by 1:00pm on Wednesday, February 19th.

To apply:

  • Apply now. The application deadline is 11:59pm on Sunday, January 26th.
  • Applicants will be notified of selection decisions no later than Friday, January 31st.

Applicants must include:

  • A brief abstract written for a general audience; and
  • A brief explanation of how the research impacts and benefits the state of Kansas.

FAQ

If you need help writing the abstract, consider visiting the KU Writing Center and/or seek advice from your research mentor(s). These abstract examples (.docx) may be helpful too! 

Yes. Many students will be in the middle of a research project in February. We encourage these students to present at the event and share with others their research questions, what work has already been accomplished, and what work is yet to be done.

The Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for a select group of undergraduate students to share their research with state of Kansas decision makers. You will also have the opportunity to view and comment on presentations by your peers from other Kansas universities.

Please complete the online application by January 26th.

Yes. The Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships will host a presentation preparation meeting before the Kansas Undergraduate Research Days event to assist students in designing a poster of their research and to prepare them to present.