NCUR 2026 @Richmond
April 13-15, 2026
Engaging Minds. Empowering Students. Are You Ready?
Greater Richmond Convention Center | Richmond, VA
NCUR is not a public event. Due to safety and security reasons, access to this event is by registration only.
What is NCUR?
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. Overall, this conference offers a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement; provides models of exemplary research, scholarship, and creative activity; and offers student career readiness development. Find out more about the history of NCUR here.
Want to be an exhibitor at NCUR 2026?
NCUR’s Future Fair has sold out the past two years. We are excited to bring more sponsorship and exhibitor information for those interested in participating in 2026. Explore the 2026 Prospectus.
NCUR’s Future Fair is home to over 3,500 students looking to go to graduate school, continue their research outside their institution’s walls, find their career path, or become a published author in a scholarly journal.
NCUR 2026
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has selected the city of Richmond, VA to hold the 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). In partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), NCUR 2026 will be an opportunity for undergraduate students and their mentors from around the world to present their research, celebrate their successes, and prepare for the future. Read more from the press release, here.
| NCUR 2026 Website Launch | June 2025* |
| NCUR 2026 Call for Abstracts | September 2025* |
| NCUR 2026 Abstract Deadline | December 2025* |
| NCUR 2026 Registration Opens | January 2026* |
| NCUR 2026 Registration Closes | March 2026* |
| NCUR 2026 in Richmond, VA | April 13-15, 2026 |
*specific dates forthcoming
For any questions about NCUR, please reach out to us at NCUR@CUR.org.