Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium
UCI's commitment to undergraduate research is exemplified by programs like the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), while also extending to national platforms such as the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium, where students travel to Johns Hopkins University to present their original work alongside peers from across the country.
Every year, the UCI School of Humanities sponsors UCI Humanities students to present their research at the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. All Macksey Symposium participants also have the opportunity to submit their work to a peer-reviewed journal of conference proceedings.
Application for Sponsorship and Funding
The School of Humanities and the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) will sponsor up to four Humanities majors to participate in the 2027 Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium taking place March 25-27, 2027 on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus in Baltimore and provide funding up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses (such as symposium registration, flights, and hotel).
To apply for funding from the School of Humanities and UROP, you must complete the following:
- Reach out to humcareerdevelopment@uci.edu with your intent to apply.
- Have or find a UCI faculty member to work with as your mentor.
- Complete the School of Humanities Application for Macksey Travel Sponsorship/Funding before you submit your application for the Symposium at Johns Hopkins University and by November 2, 2026.
**As part of your application for School of Humanities funding, you must submit your abstract, your draft or final research paper, and an endorsement from your UCI faculty mentor. - Complete UROP’s Research Experience Fellowship Application before you submit your application for the Symposium at Johns Hopkins University and by November 2, 2026.
- Apply directly to the Macksey Symposium by December 1, 2026 and be accepted by that program to present.
- Submit a final, high-quality research paper to UCI Humanities no later than December 31, 2026.
- Submit UROP’s Travel Award by the Winter 2027 deadline (exact date TBD).
- Present at the UCI Undergraduate Research Symposium and the School of Humanities Research Poster Showcase in May 2027.
Want to learn more about this exciting and unique opportunity?
Check out this article about the 2024 participants; read this article about 2025 participant, Myra McCants; or view this Instagram day-in-the-life post featuring the 2026 participants!
Info Session
Attend an info session on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 to learn more about this incredible opportunity! Let us know you are planning to attend by submitting the RSVP form.
Questions?
Contact humcareerdevelopment@uci.edu
