The Ohio State University is committed to the participation of undergraduate students in research. The Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum provides a means for undergraduate students to share their research with faculty, staff, fellow students and members of The Ohio State University community. Students present their research through poster presentations and are judged by three faculty and corporate judges. Awards are given in 11 categories and students of all disciplines are encouraged to present.

A number of Pre-Denman Workshops will be presented to help students prepare to present at the Denman. Find workshop dates and times by visiting the Honors & Scholars Events Calendar

Applications for the 2013 Denman Forum will be available online at denman.osu.edu, as of February 2013.

The Denman Undergraduate Research Forum was created in 1996 and is a cooperative effort of The Ohio State University's Honors & Scholars Center, Office of Undergraduate Research, Office of Research, and Office of University Development. The forum is supported by Emeritus University Foundation Board member and Ohio State alumni Richard and Martha Denman of Rancho Santa Fe, California, and various corporate and individual donors. The forum provides many advantages, benefits, and opportunities that can be considered "values added" to the overall undergraduate student experience at Ohio State.

For more information, please visit denman.osu.edu or call Vicki Pitstick at 292-1794.

Graduation with Honors Research Distinction is the recognition of a student who has achieved research excellence in his or her field of study. This accomplishment is noted on the diploma, in the academic record of the graduate and graduates receives special commendation in the commencement ceremony and program.

Requirements

Undergraduate students interested in graduating with Honors Research Distinction should contact their college honors advisor to find out the opportunities and requirements for their specific major.

Among other requirements, students graduating with Honors Research Distinction are required to complete an honors thesis (or a project in some disciplines). All undergraduate students are required to submit their honors theses electronically to the Knowledge Bank.

In certain situations, a student may wish to delay the electronic dissemination of his or her thesis. A student may request permission from the University Honors and Scholars Center to have an embargo placed on the dissemination through the Knowledge Bank for an approved period of time. Students wishing to request permission for an embargo should review the Guidelines for Delaying Electronic Dissemination of Theses and complete the Delay of Dissemination Form.

• Delaying Electronic Submission
• Delay of Dissemination Form

The University Honors & Scholars Center, the Undergraduate Research Office, and the College of Biological Sciences offer students annually three summer research funding opportunities: The URO Summer Research Fellowships, Honors & Scholars Summer Research Scholarships, and the Mayers Summer Research Scholarships. These awards provide students with $3,500 with the expectation that students will commit to spending 40-hours per week over 10 weeks doing research during Summer Quarter.

These scholarships are intended for students who are not receiving research funding from other sources. Applications for these awards are now avaiable and can be accessed by logging onto http://undergraduateresearch.osu.edu/SummerResearchAwards.html.

For further information, please contact Anne Krabacher at krabacher.4@osu.edu.

Undergraduate Research Office

The Undergraduate Research Office encourages and coordinates the many opportunities for undergraduates to do research at The Ohio State University. No matter where or how students become involved in research, their creativity, knowledge and communications skills grow and develop. For more information visit: http://undergraduateresearch.osu.edu/

Summer Research Opportunities Program

Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) exposes talented undergraduates from participating CIC campuses to professional and educational opportunities in the academy. The program’s goal is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue academic careers by enhancing their preparation for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors. For more information visit: http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/SROP/

Pressey Honors Endowment Student Research Grant and Student Travel Grant

The Pressey Honors Endowment Grant Program assists students who are candidates for graduation with distinction and who are not receiving other aid specifically designated for undergraduate research. The maximum amount for which a student may apply is $300.00, and grants are awarded on a competitive basis. This application should be submitted through your College Honors Director to Anne Krabacher, University Honors & Scholars Center, 220 West 12th Avenue.

The Pressey Student Grant Application is available for download.