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2024 Call for Proposals

Conference Theme

He wa'a he moku, he moku he wa'a - The canoe is an island, an island is a canoe

Academic Vice President Isaiah Walker Introduces the URC 2024 Theme

The Undergraduate Research Conference is looking for quality project proposals from BYU–Hawaii students of all disciplines to be presented at our annual on-campus conference on Thursday, April 4, 2024. While proposals on all topics are welcome, we are especially interested in projects that address issues of resilience, adaptability, and self-reliance. These concepts can be interpreted broadly, so we encourage you to discuss with your professors how it might apply to your field of study.

Project Categories

  • Paper presentations
  • Posters
  • Performances
  • Creative writing readings
  • Art displays
  • Multimedia

Important Dates

  • January 15 - Abstract Submission Portal Opens
  • February 21 - Abstract Submission Deadline
  • February 28 - Acceptance Emails Sent
  • March 20 - Project Submission Deadline (for awards consideration)
  • April 4 - Conference

Submission Guidelines

Abstract (Required)

  • Include student presenter's name, major, title of presentation, and name of faculty mentor.
  • Include one paragraph of up to 200 words explaining the project and how it contributes to meaningful change in the present and into the future.
  • Submit abstracts using the online portal (open January 15 through February 21).

Project Submission for Awards Consideration (Optional)

  • Submission of completed project by the deadline is required only for students who would like to be considered for awards.
  • Papers should be 1800-2000 words in length; posters should be 33" x 44" and submitted as PDF files.

The Undergraduate Research Conference is a program of BYUH Academics in partnership with Intersections: Journal of Asia Pacific Undergraduate Research, the Asia Pacific Career Conference, and the Joseph F. Smith Library.