Your next step is to learn more about how to engage in undergraduate research or apply for a major national fellowship by attending any of the CCRF information sessions, workshops, and signature seminars below. If you cannot attend a session live, you are invited to review recordings archived in our CCRF Resource Library.
CCRF Information Sessions, Workshops & Signature Courses
Orientation and Welcome Week 2026 |
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Research 101: Start Here! Do you want to get involved in faculty-mentored undergraduate research during your time in the College? Join our introductory session where we share ways the CCRF supports your pursuit of undergraduate research, how to get started in research, and some funding opportunities while you engage in undergraduate research. Register by clicking on one of the dates below:
Missed our in-person sessions? Enroll in our Canvas Course HERE where we provide information year-round to help you begin Undergraduate Research.
Academic Conference and Symposium Resources Are you going to apply or present at an academic research conference? Browse our slides for details on preparing for, attending, and communicating your research at an academic conference. Sessions focus on writing an abstract, and communicating research through poster and oral presentations. View our resources here:
Goldwater Scholarship: Information Session If you’re a second or third year engaged in significant STEM research, come join us for an information session about the Goldwater Scholarship! This program provides up to $7,500 to students who are committed to research and a future in mathematics, engineering, or the natural sciences. In addition to covering the basics of the scholarship, we’ll discuss the campus endorsement process and best practices for the essays and recommendations. More information about the Goldwater Scholarship program is available here.
DAAD RISE: STEM Summer Research in Germany DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) offers STEM undergraduates the opportunity to spend a summer working with PhD students on cutting-edge research in Germany. Open to students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, computer science, physics (and closely related fields). Recipients receive a stipend for living expenses, a travel stipend, and health insurance; no knowledge of German is needed. Open to second and third-year students, including non-US citizens. Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026. Sign up to attend an info session: Wednesday, October 14, 12:00 - 1:00 PM in HM 284 Thursday, October 15, 12:00 – 1:00PM in HM E583 Sign up to attend a DAAD RISE cover letter writing workshop: Wednesday, October 21, 12:00 – 1:30PM in HM E583 Friday, October 23, 2:00PM – 3:30PM in HM E583 Boren Awards for International Study Boren Awards provide up to $25,000 to U.S. undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in federal service to study a wide range of critical languages and immerse themselves in cultures in regions around the world, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholars are from all language proficiency levels and diverse fields of study. As a condition of their award, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation in positions critical to U.S. national security or foreign affairs. The Boren Awards employ a broad definition of national security that encompasses not only national defense, diplomacy, and intelligence matters but also topics addressing the challenges facing global society, such as migration and food security. Sign up to attend an info session here: Tuesday, November 3rd at 12:00PM in HM E583 Wednesday, November 4th at 12:00PM in HM E583 Critical Language Scholarship The Critical Languages Scholarship (CLS) is an intensive language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. In this program, students spent 8-10 weeks abroad during summer 2027 studying one of nine critical languages. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, CLS seeks to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. First- through fourth-year students are eligible. Deadline: Mid-November Sign up for an information session: Tuesday, October 13th, 12:00 - 1:00PM in HM E583 Friday, October 16th, 12:00-1:00PM in HM E583 Sign up for a CLS essay writing workshop: Tuesday, October 20th, 12:00 – 1:30PM in HM E583 Friday, October 23rd, 12:00 – 1:30PM in HM E583 James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program: Information Session Students interested in addressing issues of global significance are encouraged to come learn about the Carnegie Endowment's James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program. Junior Fellows are placed as research assistants to Senior Scholars at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C., contributing to their research, writing, and policy recommendations on matters from American Statecraft to Global Order and Institutions. In this session, we’ll cover the basics of the program, selection criteria, and campus process.
Udall Scholarship: Information SessionIf you’re committed to taking action on issues of the environment or Indigenous rights, come learn about the Udall Scholarship, which provides up to $7500 to second and third-year students who are leaders in these areas. In this session, we’ll cover the basics of the program and application process, which requires University endorsement.
Fulbright Information Sessions: While these sessions have concluded for 2026, a recorded version of this presentation is available in the CCRF Resource Library and in the Fulbright Resources Canvas site (sign up form here). Please join us for a general information session about the Fulbright US Student Program, where you will learn about opportunities for US citizens to go to graduate school, develop their creative or artistic practice, conduct independent research, or teach English abroad. During each session, you will hear about the types of Fulbright awards and an overview of the upcoming 2026 UChicago Fulbright Campus Process. Fulbright Award-Specific Information Sessions: While these sessions have concluded for 2026, a recorded version of each presentation is available in the Fulbright Resources Canvas site (sign up form here). Prospective Fulbright applicants are invited to attend the Introduction to Fulbright workshop for the award type that best fits their interests, previous experiences, and future aspirations (ETA, Study, Research, or Creative & Performing Arts). Each workshop covers topics ranging from the program’s mission (What is Fulbright?) to practical application advice and next steps. The session also provides students in the College with a comprehensive overview of the eligibility, requirements, and timeline for the 2026 UChicago Fulbright Cohort and Campus Process, including how to start preparing for the Campus Endorsement Application. Fulbright Group Advising (Winter & Spring Quarters) Have questions about Fulbright? Bring your completed Self-Assessment Worksheet (available in the CCRF Fulbright Resources Canvas site) and your questions to group advising! Group advising sessions have concluded for 2026 |
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