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NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research

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

Ambassador Tabling

Chat with a Research Ambassador!  Have questions about how to get started in research? Looking for research opportunities or summer fellowships? Stop by and talk with an ambassador. Fall 2025 Tabling Dates: Sept. 3  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Oct. 8  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Nov. 5  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

Funding Fridays

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.

Oswald Design + Fine Arts Display

Stop by the Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library anytime from November 10 - 13, 2025, and enjoy UK undergraduate students' Oswald Research + Creativity Competition Design and Fine Arts projects! The awards ceremony will be held in the Niles Gallery of the Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 4:30 - 6 PM.

Aperture Journal Publisher's Panel

Interested in publishing your research? Join us for an insightful and inspiring panel discussion with Published Aperture Authors as they share their unique submission experiences and advice on how to get your research published in Aperture. Learn how to prepare your research correctly and efficiently for a smooth and enjoyable submission process, while understanding the benefits of having published work in the only interdisciplinary peer- and expert-reviewed undergraduate research journal at the University of Kentucky.

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