Library Award for Undergraduate Research (LAUR) student submissions due April 17

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The annual UCSB Library Award for Undergraduate Research (LAUR) recognizes students who produce a scholarly or creative work that makes expert and sophisticated use of the collections, resources, and services of the UCSB Library.

The award promotes and encourages intellectual discovery and the advancement of lifelong learning, and is open to all currently-enrolled undergraduate students at UCSB.

Library collections and resources for the purposes of this award can be broadly interpreted to include books, scholarly articles, primary sources and collections, research databases, maps, materials in all media, and more.

Library services can include library classes, workshops, consultations with librarians, use of Interlibrary Loan, use of the DREAM Lab, use of Special Research Collections, and more.

Award
First- and second-place prizes will be awarded in each of the three broad categories listed below. Winners receive $750 (1st place) and $500 (2nd place) and will be honored at an awards ceremony in June.

Submissions are accepted in each of the three broad categories below.

Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences
Science & Engineering

Important Dates
March 31, 2025: Start date for accepting student submissions
April 17, 2025: Student submission deadline
April 21 - May 14, 2025: Judges' review period
May 15, 2025: Winners announced
May 29, 2025: Award Ceremony and Reception

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