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Office of Student Research
Truman provides many different venues for both undergraduate and graduate students to participate in original research, whether classroom-based or faculty-directed research projects. There are also several summer research programs dedicated to fostering student research, such as the McNair Program and the TruScholars Program.
In addition, a student who is research-oriented or who plans to seek advanced training in his or her field may develop a research program that culminates in a research project with professors such as a capstone project. Truman students have published their research findings in national journals, presented at professional conferences, and participated in Truman’s annual Student Research Conference.
Current Opportunities
Grants-in-Aid of Scholarship and Research
The Office of Student Research is accepting Grants-in-Aid of Scholarship and Research (GIASR) applications for research and creative scholarship conducted Spring 2022. Grant applications may request up to $750 and can cover student stipends, supplies and travel to conduct research. Applications are due November 8 by 11:59 pm.
Conference Travel Scholarship
The Office of Student Research is accepting Conference Travel Scholarship applications for students presenting the results of their research or creative scholarship at a conference held January-June 2022. Students must have completed or be currently involved in a faculty-mentored research experience and plan on presenting at the conference. Due to COVID-19, the Spring 2022 Conference Travel Scholarship will only cover student registration to attend a virtual conference. Applications are due November 8 by 11:59 pm.
National Conference on Undergraduate Research
The 2022 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) will be held virtually on April 4-8. Truman students are eligible to submit an abstract for this conference. Students should submit a Conference Travel Scholarship application to apply for NCUR registration funding. When submitting an abstract for NCUR, students should enter Office of Student Research information into the Campus Coordinator section. NCUR abstracts are due November 19 on the NCUR website. Conference Travel Scholarship applications are due November 8.
Virtual Midwest Regional URSCA
The Office of Student Research is seeking applications for students interested in presenting at the Virtual Midwest Regional Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity (URSCA) Conference. This conference is sponsored by the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and hosted by the University of Illinois Springfield. Ten abstracts highlighting different disciplines across campus and two works of art will be selected to represent Truman at the Virtual URSCA. Students selected to present will need to submit a presentation recording by Monday, October 25, and be able to dedicate time on Saturday, November 13 for the synchronous Q&A portion of the conference. Applications for the Virtual URSCA are due October 1 by 11:59 pm.