Undergraduate Research Competition
About the Program
The Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) invites current undergraduate students to apply for admission to the APEE Undergraduate Research Competition. Successful applicants receive an invitation to present their research in a poster session that takes place in conjunction with an all-conference reception.
Participants in the competition talk to professors and other attendees about their research. A jury composed of APEE members selects the top three presentations for awards. Conference attendees are invited to vote for a Members’ Choice award. Awards are presented at the annual Business Luncheon.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be 21 years of age by April 11, 2027 to be eligible for an invitation to participate.
APEE policy requires that all applicants must be accompanied by a faculty sponsor. Faculty sponsors must complete and sign a Sponsor Responsibility Agreement Form, which explains student and faculty responsibilities and obligations for attendance and participation in the meeting.
The Sponsor Responsibility Agreement Form is available here: Sponsor Responsibility Agreement Form.
All participants in the Undergraduate Research Competition and accompanying faculty sponsors must register for the meeting and pay the corresponding registration fees.
Unfortunately, APEE cannot offer registration waivers or travel support for participants in the competition. APEE encourages students to contact their institution’s Office of Student Activities or faculty sponsor to inquire about the availability of travel funding.
Application Procedure
To apply, please provide the following:
- The applicant’s contact information (name, affiliation, email address);
- A copy of the applicant’s photo identification (drivers license, passport, or other official document) showing proof of age (21+);
- An abstract (600 words or less), which outlines the proposed research question, methodology, supporting literature, and expected findings; and
- A completed Sponsor Responsibility Agreement Form.
Please compile all requested materials as one PDF attachment and submit to the Undergraduate Research Competition Committee at apee.youngscholars@ttu.edu.
The application deadline for the Undergraduate Research Competition will be published to this page later this year.
Contact APEE
Interested applicants may contact the APEE office at apee.youngschlars@ttu.edu.
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