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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 FOUR 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 Faculty Mentor of The Year, Learn more

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

Mar 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 1, 2026, 11:55 PM
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. 

Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, learn more

REGISTER: Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Mar 1, 2026, 8:00 PM – Apr 1, 2026, 11:55 PM
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.

Funding Fridays

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

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