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Physics and Astronomy Nadine Barlow Undergraduate Research Support Award 2025 Deadline

The Physics and Astronomy Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research requests applications for the Nadine Barlow Undergraduate Research Support Award. In memory of CURPA Councilor Nadine Barlow, a limited number of Undergraduate Research Support Awards (URSA), with a maximum amount of $500 each, will be offered to help undergraduates (1) conduct faculty-mentored research, (2) present their research at national conferences, or (3) publish their research in peer-reviewed journals.

ConnectUR 2025 Submission Window Closes

The annual ConnectUR conference will provide an forum around undergraduate research where attendees can draw on knowledge exchange, scholarship of teaching and learning, group discussion, tangible and scalable practices, and community building to expand their efforts.

STR 2024-25 Session 3: Op-ed Writing and Pitching

The STR Program is a valuable resource for teaching your undergraduate research students communication tools for translating research into understandable language while also communicating the impact, potential impact, and opportunities this research can have. Participants will serve as CUR Advocacy Ambassadors and learn how to advocate for the impact of research with media contacts, community members, funding agencies, and governmental representatives.

Arts and Humanities Faculty Mentor Award 2025 Deadline

The CUR Arts and Humanities Faculty Mentor Award recognizes exemplary faculty mentors of undergraduate researchers in the arts and humanities fields. Mentors are leaders and role models for those involved in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities. The award was established by a gift from Joyce Kinkead, distinguished professor of English, Utah State University. Awardees receive $1000, a plaque to display the achievement, and recognition at an awards celebration with the CUR community.

Trimmer Travel Fund Award 2025 Deadline

The CUR Trimmer Travel Fund Award supports arts and humanities undergraduate scholars in presenting their research at professional meetings. The fund was established by a gift from Joe and Carol Trimmer, professor emeritus of English at Ball State University. The awardee will receive $1000.

CUR Conversation: Strategies for Competitive Award Applications

Over the years, the CUR committees selecting award winners have noted best practices in nominee portfolios. This free webinar will share those best practices to ensure that all candidates have access to helpful information to prepare their best award applications possible. 

Chemistry Outstanding Mentorship Awards 2025 Deadline

CUR’s Chemistry Division seeks to honor exceptional mentoring and advising by higher education faculty across all subdisciplines of chemistry with Outstanding Mentorship Awards. These awards recognize transformative mentoring and advising of undergraduate students in mentor-led chemistry research projects. Each award will consist of a plaque, a small cash award, and a letter of commendation from CUR that shall be sent to the recipient’s institution. In each award cycle, one award will be given.

SPUR Call for Proposals: Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Undergraduate Research

For this theme issue of SPUR, articles of 2,000–3,500 words and communications of 1,500 words are sought that examine responsible and ethical conduct of research within undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. We are keen for undergraduate research professionals from across the globe to share their perspectives, insights, and best practices on mentorship across diverse academic settings.

CUR Fellows Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Leadership Nominations 2025 Deadline

The CUR Fellows Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Leadership annually recognizes a CUR member who is a leader and role model within the undergraduate research community and whose career represents the values and ideals represented in CUR’s Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research. Awardees receive $2500, a plaque to display their achievement, recognition at an awards celebration with the CUR community, and a slot to present at the ConnectUR conference to share their expertise and experience.

STR 2024-25 Session 4: Policy Brief Writing

The STR Program is a valuable resource for teaching your undergraduate research students communication tools for translating research into understandable language while also communicating the impact, potential impact, and opportunities this research can have. Participants will serve as CUR Advocacy Ambassadors and learn how to advocate for the impact of research with media contacts, community members, funding agencies, and governmental representatives.