CI + UR for Undergraduate Students
Creative Inquiry projects offer students the opportunity to engage in long term, team-based projects with an emphasis on undergraduate research but include other academic engagement opportunities (e.g., service-learning, outreach, global engagement, entrepreneurship). Participating in a CI project often leads to citable accomplishments, such as presentations at professional society conferences and publication citations in professional, peer-reviewed publications.
Find a CI ProjectFind a CI Project
Click below to search for projects that are actively recruiting students from your major(s).
Other Opportunities
Click on the link below to learn about off-campus research and other opportunities.
CI + UR Spotlights
Click below to check out the CI + UR Spotlights
“You get to the reality of the situation that undergraduate students are just as valuable as graduate students, and I think it’s very unique to this campus and very unique to this program”
Dr. Jessica LarsenCI + UR MentorChemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Resources and FAQs
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How do I join a CI project?
Visit the Find a Project page to search for projects that are actively recruiting students from your major(s). You can customize your search to suite your areas of interest.
If you see a project listed on this page, send the mentor a professional email explaining your interest and asking if you may join the project and if so how to join.
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Students Conducting Research for Credit – Medical Coverage
- Undergraduate students conducting research for credit (i.e. not in a paid position such as a student worker, etc.) are NOT covered under the university’s workers compensation program in the event of an accident.
- In such cases, any medical costs incurred that are not covered under the student health fee, may have to be paid by the student.
- It is recommended that students and parents consider the risks associated with the work to be conducted and determine the need for additional medical insurance coverage (if applicable).
- A list of services covered and not covered under the student health fee, as well as a link to purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan can be found here: https://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/student-health/insurance-and-billing.html
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How do I credit Creative Inquiry on my poster or presentation?
CI credit statement for publications and presentations:
Appropriate phrases include:
“This project is supported by the Clemson University Creative Inquiry program.” (If CI is your only source of support)
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“This project is partially supported by the Clemson University Creative Inquiry program.” (If you have other financial supporters)CI logos for use on presentations and posters:
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Photography permission
Creative Inquiry welcomes your contributions of photographs depicting your project's activities, especially photos that include Clemson undergraduate students. If your photos include people other than Clemson students or employees, we must have signed permission forms from each of these people. Parents permission is required for photos of children (under age 18).
Print copies of the Photo Permission Form for Minors and the Photo Permission Form for Adults. Keep these forms handy when you are photographing your project activities and participants. When you send photos to the Creative Inquiry office, please also send a copy of the permission forms. This will ensure that we can use your photos to publicize your work.
Photos for publicity purposes should be high-resolution, at least 200 (preferably 300) pixels per inch.
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Intellectual property information and documents
- Guidelines for Course Instructors and Student Course Project Supervisors
- Sponsored Student Project Agreement
- IP Rights Summary
- Student Participation Agreement- For Use in Sponsored Course Projects
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Copyright information
See copyright information at https://clemson.libguides.com/copyright.
