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Research Ambassador Meet & Greet

Mar 23, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Ambassadors

Join us at the 2026-27 Research Ambassador Meet & Greet Social. This is a fun opportunity to meet current ambassadors and learn more about the ambassador program. Catering by Moe's Southwest Grill. Register below by March 20 at 12 PM to receive food. Monday, March 23, at 5 PM / Room 213 Funkhouser We need a headcount to order Moe's so pleaseRegister Here

RESEARCH AMBASSADOR INTEREST SESSION RESEARCH AMBASSADOR INTEREST SESSION

Mar 9, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Ambassadors

Current ambassadors will discuss the ambassador program, benefits of being an ambassador, eligibility requirements, and application process. Q&A session to follow the presentation. March 9 at 5 PM / Room 213 Funkhouser -Registration: Link coming soon More Info: our.uky.edu/ambassadors

Funding Fridays

Mar 6, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
CURE Fellowship, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Student Success

The Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a monthly drop-in and work session space for undergraduate students to get information about funding programs and applying for student research funding (fellowships, grants, travel funding, etc). Friday, March 6 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom Zoom Access Link

REGISTER: Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Mar 1, 2026, 8:00 PM – Apr 2, 2026, 12:55 AM
Showcase, Student Success

This year’s 20th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is on Wednesday, April 29, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Memorial Coliseum. The Showcase is an opportunity for undergraduates to present their work through oral sessions, posters, artistic exhibits or performances. The event gives students from all disciplines a chance to engage in public outreach and polish their presentation skills. Peers, faculty and the local community are invited to come learn about the wide range of undergraduate research conducted at UK.

Research Mentor of the Year Award Nominations Awards announced at the Showcase!

Mar 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 2, 2026, 12:55 AM
Faculty Mentor

The 20th annual Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional undergraduate research experiences, as well as supporting and promoting undergraduate research initiatives on campus.   Each year, outstanding faculty mentors are recognized at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars for their outstanding leadership and support of students. 

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