Conferences and Events

NCUR 2025 to Take Place in Pittsburgh, PA

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has selected the city of Pittsburgh to hold the 2025 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). In partnership with Duquesne University and the Pittsburgh […]

CUR eNews: Outstanding Opportunities for Faculty, Mentors, and Students

In this issue, you'll find information on: - Practical Tools for Sustaining Transformative Racial Equity in Undergraduate Research Programs Online Intensive - How to Get Involved with NCUR 2024 - Designing a Research-Rich STEM Curriculum Online Intensive - SPUR Call for Proposals - CUR Awards - and more.

CUR eNews: Amazing Opportunities for Mentors and Undergraduate Researchers

In this issue, you'll find information on: - Practical Tools for Sustaining Transformative Racial Equity in Undergraduate Research Programs Online Intensive - How to Get Involved with NCUR 2024 - Designing a Research-Rich STEM Curriculum Online Intensive - SPUR Call for Proposals - CUR Awards - and more.

First Virtual National Conference on Undergraduate Research Features COVID-19 Presentations

On April 12–14, 2021, students from colleges and universities around the world will participate in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR2021@Home), sponsored by CUR. This year, faculty mentors and more than 3400 undergraduate researchers will come together online to share their research on topics ranging from forecasts of Martian weather conditions to an array of COVID-19 projects such as the pandemic’s effect on playing style in the NBA.

CUR’s First Virtual UR Exchange Features Undergraduate Work across Borders; Ongoing Opportunities Available

CUR's first UR Exchange on Twitter on November 12, 2020, featured many inspirational stories of faculty-student research conducted during the challenges of the COVID-19 environment.

CUR’s First Virtual National Conference on Undergraduate Research Will Highlight Student Projects from across the Globe

On April 12-14, 2021, students from colleges and universities from around the world will participate in the 2021 virtual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), coming together online to share their research in all academic disciplines.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to Host 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will host the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in spring 2023.

CUR’s First Virtual Posters on the Hill Showcases Undergraduate Research to Policymakers, Scholars, and the Public

On April 21, students from institutions across the nation will participate in the 2020 Posters on the Hill event, sponsored by CUR with support from the American Chemical Society and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-USA. This year, because of COVID-19 challenges, undergraduate researchers and faculty mentors from institutions such as Butler University, California State University–Fullerton, and University of Chicago will share their research online.

CUR Statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

CUR statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)