Research
Research opportunities are available year-round with USI faculty members. USI Honors students are involved in a wide array of research and creative projects. Students benefit in many ways from research. They interact directly with a faculty mentor. They have special opportunities to improve research skills that will prepare them for graduate study or careers. They improve their organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

Endeavor! Awards for Research and Creativity (formerly RISC)

Endeavor Project Awards
Undergraduate research projects receive strong support at USI. The Endeavor Project Awards provide up to $2500 for faculty-supervised research. Students then present their research at the Endeavor Undergraduate Research and Creative Works Symposium each spring. Endeavor Awards for Research and Creativity
Endeavor Presentation Awards
Students also may receive travel grants of up to $1000 in order to present their research at professional conferences. These experiences provide opportunities to network with students from other universities and professionals who share similar interests.Endeavor Presentation Awards

Outside Funding
Students also may apply for outside funding to assist with research. USI students have received funding from such sources as the Research Experiences for Undergraduates, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.