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

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. 

Nominations open March 1, 2026

Deadline: April 1, 2026 by 11:55 PM

Nomination link coming soon!

Winners announced: 3 PM on April 29, 2026 during the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars Awards Ceremony at Historic Memorial Coliseum