Publish with us
The journal publishes original research by UT Austin undergraduates across every discipline. Manuscripts are submitted through our official university form, not by email, so unpublished work stays private.
Write to either Editor-in-Chief:
Dhroov Pathare, dhroov.pathare@utexas.edu
Samuel Sliter-Hays, sliterhays@utexas.edu
What our editors look for
Originality
Research should be a significant addition to the accumulated knowledge within your discipline, which implies it must offer something new.
Organization
The paper should be organized logically and coherently, with clear titles and headings and a recognizable structure (abstract, introduction, methods, and so on). Please limit your paper to 20 pages, not including references.
Significance
A paper’s significance is its contribution to, and impact on, a research field. It also signals who benefits from the findings and how.
Quality
The paper should show in-depth discussion in every section, with minimal spelling and grammatical errors. Analysis should be integrated into the author’s own voice, with synthesis of ideas within and between sections and a coherent flow.
Eligibility and process
When are submissions due?
Submissions for 2026–2027 are open. Manuscripts are due February 5, 2027. Use the official submission form linked above.
What types of submissions does Texas URJ accept?
We accept papers from all disciplines and encourage students of any major or area of interest to submit.
What kinds of work are eligible?
We welcome original undergraduate research across disciplines. If your work is a literature review, thesis, FRI project, or research completed through a course, contact the Editors-in-Chief before submitting so we can confirm eligibility for the current cycle. Ordinary class essays are not research submissions.
Who does the journal publish?
We publish original research conducted at The University of Texas at Austin, showcasing the work of college students to the UT community and beyond.
I just graduated. Can I submit?
Yes. Students who graduated in the spring immediately before a submission window opens are eligible to submit.