A research opportunity open to UF undergraduate students
Applications Are Now Open!
What is Civic Scholars? It’s a semester-long research course that offers UF undergraduates of all majors the chance to learn entry-level research — how to design a research question, choose a research approach, build relationships with key faculty, present your findings, and most of all, make real change.
What will you learn? Students will gain an introductory understanding of interdisciplinary social science research approaches while learning about critical public policy issues impacting communities .
For Spring 2026, participants should be prepared to enroll in a 3-credit course (IDS 4911: Civic/Introduction to Undergraduate Research) instructed by Graham Center faculty, Dr. Teresa Cornacchione. The course is offered MWF, Period 6.
Key Dates
October 27, 2025: Applications Open
October 30, 2025: Lunch Time info session (Watch the recording)
November 14, 2025: Applications close
November 21, 2025 Accepted applicants notified and registration confirmed
January 12, 2026: Spring Semester classes begin
To Apply
Registration for Civic Scholars – IDS 4911 – is departmentally controlled. Apply to be in the class
Submit a research interest form to be notified of all our research opportunities!
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to the research process. Therefore, spots are reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis, with preference given to students with limited research experience. The class is limited to approximately 30 students.
Questions
You may direct questions to Graham-Center@ufl.edu.