Research and the Honors Thesis
All Schreyer Scholars are required to complete an undergraduate honors thesis. This work represents the culmination of a student's honors experience. Through the thesis, the student demonstrates a command of relevant scholastic work and a personal contribution to that scholarship.
The thesis project can take many forms - from laboratory experiments all the way to artistic creations. The thesis document captures the relevant background, methods and techniques, as well as describing the details of the completion of the individual project.
Two Penn State faculty members judge the merits of this Scholar's honors thesis, the student's self-selected thesis supervisor and the department-selected honors adviser in the student's area of honors.
The SHC Thesis Web Guide
This guide presents some details for the step-by-step process students usually go through while doing thesis projects and writing an honors thesis.
Links to Thesis Forms Online
Log into the SHC forms system to view or complete the thesis-related required report, the Thesis Proposal Report. The Thesis Proposal Report must be submitted one year before your intended graduation date.
Following are resources for students conducting research, students who are looking for research opportunities, and students wishing to publish their research.
Undergraduate Discovery Summer Grants
The Office of Undergraduate Education has created the Undergraduate Discovery Summer Grants program to help students take advantage of Penn State's research environment. The purpose of these grants is to promote faculty/undergraduate collaboration as students engage in original research, scholarship, and creative work during the summer under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Phi Beta Kappa Research Grants
Apply for a $500 research grant to support your honors thesis work.
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Thesis Prize
Apply for a $1500 prize to be awarded to a meritorious research project completed in an eligible field by a Schreyer Scholar as his or her honors thesis.
Penn State's Undergraduate Exhibition
Undergraduate Exhibition communicates and celebrates the participation of undergraduate students from across the University in research and creative endeavors. Undergraduate students from all Penn State campuses are invited to enter poster or performance presentations to showcase their work to a general audience.
Office of Undergraduate Education Research Opportunities
This Penn State page contains links to research opportunities in various departments at the different Penn State campuses.
Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences
Publish your research with other undergraduate scholars from across the country.
