FAQ

What kind of research can be submitted?

The University of Minnesota Undergraduate Research Academic Journal is a student-run journal committed to presenting original research done by undergraduate students. We accept submissions from any undergraduate student doing research at a reputable institution or with a University of Minnesota faculty advisor. We accept quantitative and qualitative studies from all disciplines. All data collection and analysis should primarily be conducted by the undergraduate student author.

Please review the attached Submissions Guidelines BEFORE sending your work to MURAJ, especially the information about the formatting and requirements of submitted works.

Where will my research be published?

All published articles will be published on the MURAJ website through the University of Minnesota Libraries system.

z.umn.edu/muraj

When will my research be published?

Submissions will be accepted starting in September, and all accepted articles will be published after review in April.

Who will review my research before publication?

After submission, all articles will be given a primary review and sent back to the primary authors with one of three statuses: Accept with Minor Revisions, Accept with Major Revisions, or Reject. All accepted papers will be subject to two more rounds of review by two peer reviewers before going to the Editorial Board and the Faculty Board. All peer reviewers are degree-seeking undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota.

I graduate before Spring 2018, can I still submit?

Yes! All primary authors must be undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota at the time of submission, but articles will be accepted from students graduating the same semester as their submission round.