Empowering Student Innovation and Research
At URIL, we believe research and creativity span far beyond lab coats and microscopes. Whether you're exploring scientific phenomena or expressing artistic vision, our mission is to support your journey.
Remarkable Research and Creative Endeavors:
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Austin Peay State University has rebranded the Office of Student Research and Innovation (OSRI) as the Office of Undergraduate Research and Innovative Learning (URIL) as part of the Honors College reorganization. While the office's name has changed, its mission remains steadfast: supporting APSU students in the pursuit of scholarly, creative, and innovative endeavors.
URIL continues to serve undergraduate and graduate students through research and scholarship support, travel funding, Student Research Grants, monthly Lunch and Learn sessions, Posters at the Capitol, and the annual Student Research Symposium. New this year: URIL will serve as a centralized hub connecting Honors students with internship opportunities in their academic disciplines.
We look forward to continuing to support and celebrate the outstanding scholarly achievements of APSU students through the newly branded Office of Undergraduate Research and Innovative Learning.
Dr. Frank Ferdik
Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Innovative Learning
931-221-7524
ferdikf@apsu.edu
Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Innovative Learning (URIL) is to integrate research training across Business, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM disciplines into the APSU experience. We aim to engage, retain, and promote student success through these enriching opportunities.
What We Offer
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Student Research Opportunities: Find and apply for research funding.
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Faculty Support: Resources for faculty mentors guiding student research.
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Student Recruitment: Attract and recruit top students to APSU.
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Funding Initiatives: Secure external funding for student projects and inspire potential donors.
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Internal Funding: Manage the Undergraduate Research Enrichment Fund and Graduate Research Support Fund.
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Events: Organize the annual Research and Creativity Forum.
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Assessment: Measure the impact of student research at APSU.
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Honor Cords: Students who have completed research in accordance with the guidelines established by the deans of all APSU colleges are eligible to receive a complimentary Graduation Research & Innovation Honor Cord (GR&I HC) to wear during the commencement ceremony. An email will be sent out on the following schedule for faculty to nominate their students that have completed the required criteria to wear the GR&I HC:
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May graduation - 1st week of April
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August graduation - 1st week of June
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December graduation - 1st week of November
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Mission Alignment: Expand underutilized approaches to achieving APSU's mission and vision.
Join us in fostering innovation and creativity.
Apply for URIL funding today and transform your ideas into groundbreaking projects.