Fall and Spring Undergraduate Research Festivals (2025-2026)

Fall Undergraduate Research Festival (FURF)

FURF 2025
Wed 11/19/25 (3:30-6:00pm)
UCC-2nd Floor (201 S Clinton St)

SURF 2026
Wed 4/29/26 (3:30-6:00pm)
Iowa Memorial Union

The Office of Undergraduate Research's Fall and Spring Undergraduate Research Festivals (FURF and SURF) are held in celebration and recognition of undergraduate researchers' contributions to research, scholarly, and creative work at the University of Iowa.

All students involved in mentored research or creative work are invited to present their work at these festivals utilizing posters or other visual displays. A variety of judges from the University of Iowa community (peers, faculty, and graduate students) and the surrounding community are on hand to discuss student work and provide valuable feedback.  Every aspect of these events, from poster design to presentation, to fielding questions, is designed to help students hone research communication skills.  Watch this page, our Facebook page, or join or mailing list for updates about these events.

2025 Fall Undergraduate Research Festival

153

Undergrad Presenters

62

Majors Represented

31 %

Presentations on Arts, Humanities, or Social Science Topics

66 %

First Time Presenters
Information

More Information

Find out more about what the Fall and Spring Undergraduate Festivals are all about.

Presentation

Info for Student Presenters

Find out more about the registration process, event schedule, what to expect, dress code and more.

FURF SURF Program

Past FURF/SURF Programs

Check out programs of presenters over the last several years.

Feedback

Info for Judges

Information for judges, event logistics and registration.

Formatting

Poster Printing Resources

Tips on poster design and formatting, where to print, funding for poster printing and acknowledgements.