The Ohio State University is a member of Universitas 21 (U21) ( http://www.universitas21.com/ ), a leading global network of 25 research-intensive universities throughout the world. U21 members work together to foster citizenship and institutional innovation through researchinspired teaching and learning, student mobility, and advocacy for internationalization.
Each year, talented undergraduates from across the U21 network have the opportunity to showcase their research, exchange ideas, polish their presentation skills and develop global, interdisciplinary networks at U21’s Undergraduate Research Conference.
The U21 Undergraduate Research Conference will be held at the Tecnológico de Monterrey
( http://www.universitas21.com/event/details/245/undergraduate-research-conference-aglobal-perspective-on-ageing-societies ) from July 11-16, 2016 in Monterrey, Mexico. Topics encompassed by the conference theme, A Global Perspective on Ageing Societies , will include research relating to a broad range of aging-related topics and methodologies.
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All undergraduates, of any rank or major, enrolled at The Ohio State University (all campuses) are invited to apply to present their research at the 2016 U21
Undergraduate Research Conference by Monday, February 8, 2016 .
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Students graduating in Spring, 2016 are eligible to apply, to present and partake in the
U21 Conference, if the proposed research was conducted as part of their undergraduate education.
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Three undergraduates will be selected to participate in the 2016 U21 Undergraduate
Research Conference based upon: (1) topic, scope, and significance of the student’s research, (2) relevance of the student’s research to the conference theme, and (3) the student's academic performance.
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All travel- and participation-related expenses (e.g., flights, hotel, meeting registration, in-country travel, and meals) will be fully paid by The Ohio State
University.
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Students interested in submitting an application are encouraged to contact Dr. Lorraine
Wallace, Director of the Undergraduate Research Office ( wallace.621@osu.edu
or 614-
688-1785).
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Once initial reviews of submitted applications are completed, finalists will be requested to schedule a meeting at the URO to discuss this opportunity further.

1. valuable to you both personally and professionally.
2. Unofficial Advising Report
Please include an unofficial advising report (Buckeyelink→ Generate Advising Report).
3.
Personal Statement
Provide a one-page personal statement (11-12 pt. font, singlespaced, 1” margins) describing your academic interests, future academic/career goals, how your project reflects the conference theme, and why presenting at the U21 Conference would be
Applicant Information Sheet and Abstract
Please complete the Applicant Information Sheet and Abstract. Be sure to clearly describe the overall goal of your project and significance of the project to your field.
Your faculty research advisor must approve your abstract and endorse your participation at the 2016 U21 Undergraduate Research Conference.
Monday, February 8, 2016 (11:59 pm).
US Citizens
Students without a current passport are eligible to apply to participate. Information on applying for a US passport is available here: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html
If you are selected to participate in the conference, you will have 2 weeks from the date of nomination to submit your application for a passport. If an application for a passport is not completed within 2 weeks from the date of nomination, the Undergraduate Research Office will nominate another student to participate. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Lorraine Wallace
( wallace.621@osu.edu
and/or 614-688-1785.
International Students
Information on requirements for non-US Citizens to travel to Mexico is available here: http://www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Paises_Visa/en.html
Please review the requirements based on your citizenship. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Lorraine Wallace
( wallace.621@osu.edu
and/or 614-688-1785.
Information about Monterrey, Mexico is available here: http://www.visitmexico.com/meetings/monterrey

Part I. STUDENT INFORMATION
Name: Last:
OSU Email:
Major:
First: OSU ID:
Phone Number:
Expected Graduation:
Cumulative
GPA:
Part II. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
Research advisor name:
Research advisor email:
Department:
Phone:
Part III. PROPOSED PRESENTATION TITLE AND ABSTRACT
What type of presentation would you like to give? Poster Oral Either
Please provide a title for your presentation (20 words maximum):
Title:
Please provide an abstract of your research project, 300 words maximum. Be sure to clearly describe the overall goal of the project, and why your research is valuable to your field.
Abstract:

Part IV. APPLICANT SIGNATURE
I certify that I meet all eligibility criteria for the 2016 U21 Undergraduate Research
Conference and that all the information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Date:
Part V. RESEARCH ADVISOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE
I approve of the student’s complete application and participation in the U21 Conference.
Name:
Signature:
Date: