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NCUR 2026

NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Sep 9, 2025, 12:00 AM – Dec 5, 2025, 11:55 PM
NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is an annual student conference dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study. NCUR is hosted at a different University in the United States each year. NCUR 2026: April 13-15, 2026 Hosted by Virginia Commonwealth Univ. in Richmond, VA Abstract portal open September 9, 2025 - December 6, 2025

Funding Fridays

Funding Fridays

Dec 5, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Student Success

The Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a monthly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (fellowships, grants, etc).  This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.   The first Friday of each month from 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom. September 5, October 3, November 7, and December 5.

2026 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships learn more below.

Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

Jan 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – Mar 1, 2026, 11:55 PM
Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Student Success

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2026 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships ($5,000 stipend) are funded by the Environmental Stewardship Fee and seek to promote projects that will make a significant contribution to the student’s academic growth, while concomitantly contributing to sustainability-related research initiatives at the University of Kentucky and within the community at large.   Discover how your mentor's research is SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED:

2026 CURE Fellowship Deadline March 1, Learn more

CURE Fellowship Application

Jan 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – Mar 1, 2026, 11:55 PM
CURE Fellowship

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM EDT The CURE Fellowship provides opportunities for undergraduates to engage in a research project under the guidance of a mentor associated with one of the EIGHT participating RPAs: PARTICIPATING RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS: Cancer Cardiovascular Neuroscience Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA) Multiple CURE Fellowships will be awarded for Summer 2026 term  $5,000 stipend

Undergraduate Research Info Session Jan. 15, 2026 : Learn more

Information Session: Get Started with Undergraduate Research!

Jan 15, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Information Session, Student Success

Discover what's wildly possible with undergraduate research! Explore the opportunities available for involvement in research at the University of Kentucky. Learn how to find research opportunities, connect with a faculty mentor, and get answers to your questions at an Information Session. This event is hosted by the Undergraduate Research Ambassador team. Open to all students! SESSION DATES:

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