Logistics
 

• Is parking provided? Where can we park?  

Parking is complimentary for guests (this includes both vehicles and buses). 
 

• Do you accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions in the event catering?  

Yes, when possible. Please indicate any accommodations in your registration.
 

Eligibility and Registration  
 

• Can I present if I am an undergraduate student in a different state and/or country?

No, student presenters must be enrolled in a Florida undergraduate 2-year or 4-year college or university. Dual enrollment students who have an ID number for the institution are eligible to present at FURC. Recent graduates from an institution who are not yet enrolled in graduate or professional school by Spring 2027 are also eligible to submit an abstract and present their work. 
 

• I recently graduated with my undergraduate degree. Can I present my undergraduate research?

Yes, students who graduated in Fall 2026 from a Florida college/university and have not matriculated to graduate or professional school by Spring 2027 may attend and present. 
 

• Can I submit work that I worked on independently? 

No, all projects submitted to FURC must have been conducted under the supervision of a faculty mentor/PI.  
 

• I have not collected all my data for my research project, can I still present a poster with my research plan and anticipated results? 

Students at every stage of their academic research are encouraged to apply to FURC, if they have the support from their faculty research mentor. 
 

• Can I present research not conducted at my home institution? 

Yes, if you are an undergraduate researcher currently enrolled in a Florida undergraduate 2-year or 4-year university, you may present research conducted at off-campus labs, REU sites, etc. Please list your PI as the faculty mentor of the project.
 

• Can a student present two posters? 

Students may serve as the primary submitter/author of only one poster at FURC 2027.  They may be co-presenters on additional poster presentations.
 

• Can I check in if I miss the welcome reception? 

Yes, the registration desk remains open throughout the two days of the event. Attendees can check in anytime. 
 

• Can I attend FURC as a guest (parent, relative, friend, or significant other)? 

Yes, the event is open to anyone interested in attending. However, they must register as a guest and pay the non-FURA member registration fee ($70.00). 

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• May I attend only one day of the conference?

Yes, guests and non-presenting attendees may attend only one or both days of the conference. However, registration rates remain the same.

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Presenters
 

• What should I include in my abstract submission? 

Abstracts/creative statements are limited to 250 words, and should include an introductory statement, the approach/methods, any results, and a discussion/ conclusion. Only submit plain text – do not include any pictures, graphs, or special characters with your abstract submission. We suggest you contact your faculty mentor, campus Writing Center, or Office of Undergraduate Research for help constructing your abstract. 
 

• My project has more than one presenter. Do we both need to submit the same abstract?

No, please only have the primary author complete the project's abstract submission. Co-authors may be listed on the same application. If accepted, ensure that all presenters who will attend are registered. All co-authors listed on the submission will be listed in the event program.
 

• How much does it cost to apply to FURC as a presenter?

Submitting an abstract for consideration for FURC 2026 is free of cost. However, if accepted to the conference, all student presenters must register via the FURC 2027 registration form and pay the corresponding registration fee. We encourage students to seek fee assistance and/or research travel awards from their home institution to cover the cost of registration and/or attendance. If your institution does not provide any form of fee assistance and/or travel award, the Florida Undergraduate Research Association offers a fee waiver for which you can apply.
 

• Are poster presentations judged at this conference?  

No, participants are not judged at FURC. There are no awards.  
 

• What disciplines can present at FURC?  

FURC is inclusive of all academic research, scholarship, and creative inquiry across all disciplines.
 

• What size should I make my poster? 

The standard poster size is 36” tall x 48” wide. Materials used to hang the poster will be provided. It is highly recommended that all posters at FURC are printed through a digital poster printer. These are often available on campuses. Please talk to your faculty mentor about options.  
 

• Can I select what session I present my poster in, or is it randomly assigned? 

Posters are randomly assigned a time to be presented. We highly encourage all presenters to stay for all poster sessions to attend the other student presentations. 
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• What should I wear to the event? 

Comfortable business-casual or smart-casual attire is recommended for the two-day event. We also recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as some of the workshop spaces may be in different buildings. 
 

• Any tips for first-time presenters?  

It is highly recommended that you practice your presentation with your faculty mentor, graduate students, friends, and/or family. Because this is a multi-disciplinary event, you should be sure to describe your project in language that can be understood by all attendees. Poster presentations are short – typically less than 10 minutes. Be sure to tell why your work is important and the “take home message.”