In the past students' projects have led to public lectures and demonstrations, convocation talks, recitals and performances, exhibits of artwork, video presentations, etc. It will then be put in the Library for the use of future students and others who may be interested in the subject of your research. Every year the National Conference on Undergraduate Research sponsors a convention for students from all across the country to present the results of their research, which, again, might be a paper, a poster presentation, a performance, or display of art. Willamette students have frequently participated in this conference in the past, and have found it a very rewarding experience. Students have also participated in professional meetings, often in collaboration with their sponsors, to present the results of their research.
Many disciplines have journals which publish undergraduate papers.
These are all appropriate forms for the 'product' of your project. Past grant recipients have found sponsors in a number of ways, but each began by discussing his or her idea for a project with as many people as possible. Talking with your academic adviser or faculty members in the field of your project is a good starting point. Even if these people don't become your sponsors, they will help you refine your ideas and suggest other contacts and resources. Past recipients have emphasized the helpfulness of the faculty they have approached, even if they didn't know them prior to discussion of their project.