The Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research publishes original, scholarly research undertaken by undergraduates from any college or university. BJUR builds upon and strengthens Butler’s commitment to quality undergraduate research by providing an outlet for the publication of outstanding undergraduate scholarship across the humanities, social and natural sciences.

Submission of original, scholarly research articles is open to undergraduates from any accredited college and university. For further information, see the Mission Statement.

Submissions will be accepted for Volume 12 (2026) in Summer 2025. First consideration for papers received by June 1, 2025. Papers will continue to be accepted for review through December 1, 2025. Any papers after that date will be considered for Volume 13 (2027). Further details about the guidelines for authors may be found on the Author Guidelines page.