Call for Scholarly Contributions to Fall Issue of Inquiry: U of A's Undergraduate Research Journal

University Libraries and the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards are pleased to call for research papers for the next issue (Vol. 25) of Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal — an online publication aimed at showcasing the cutting-edge undergraduate research and scholarly activity at the U of A.

The next issue of Inquiry will be published in the early fall. Inquiry welcomes contributions from U of A undergraduate students from all disciplines.

Contributions to Inquiry will include original research articles and presentations, including posters, research blogs, art exhibitions, and audio and video presentations of theater and musical performances. Prior to publication, all research articles will be reviewed by a selected faculty panel with expertise in the relevant field.

The deadline for submission for contributions to the next issue is Monday, June 1, 2026.

All contributions should be submitted via Scholarworks. Instructions to authors can be accessed from the Inquiry Journal website. The link to the latest issue of Inquiry can be accessed via scholarworks.uark.edu/inquiry.

This year's Best Paper Award will include a prize of $1,000. In order to be eligible for the monetary prize, the winner must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas at the time of the award.

Questions regarding submissions can be sent to:

Lora Lennertz, editor-in-chief
Director for Open Education, Data and Publishing Services
Inquiry@uark.edu

Robert Ellis, managing editor
Assistant Director, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards
Inquiry@uark.edu