Undergraduate Research and Signature Work

DU students connect their academic interests with problem-solving through mentored research, scholarly, and creative work – called signature work. Through signature work, students:
  • Transfer learning from classes to projects that address complex problems of importance to the student and the public good; 
  • Have agency and play a key role in defining and carrying out projects in which they immerse themselves;
  • Receive individualized mentoring from DU faculty or staff. 
For more on Signature Work at DU, visit https://academicaffairs.du.edu/pursuing-public-good/signature-work.
Funding for Signature Work. Students can receive funding for projects that advance the discovery, integration, or application of knowledge in new ways. Travel grants are also available for undergraduate students to present their signature work at conferences. For more information on funding opportunities, visit https://du.digication.com/student-signature-work-grant/home.
Celebrating Signature Work. The University of Denver's Student Signature Work Showcase celebrates student-led projects that advance the discovery, integration, or application of knowledge.  A featured event during DU’s Public Good Celebration, this interactive poster session brings together student presenters, their mentors, and our DU community. For more information on the Showcase, visit https://academicaffairs.du.edu/student-research/annual-research-showcase.