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Call for Abstracts: National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)

Sep 9, 2026, 12:00 AM – Dec 4, 2026, 11:59 PM
NCUR

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 2027: April 12-14, 2027

OUR Open House

Sep 9, 2026, 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Drop-In Advising, Student Success

⭐️ Join us at our annual Open House ⭐️  Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 9:30 - 11 AM in 211 Funkhouser ~ Free Food + Drop-In Advising + Giveaways ~ Get connected with research opportunities and learn about upcoming events and funding programs. Explore undergraduate research, meet the research ambassadors, and OUR staff!

Call for Submissions: Oswald Research + Creativity Competition

Sep 14, 2026, 12:01 AM – Oct 28, 2026, 11:55 PM
Oswald Research

The Oswald Research and Creativity Competition aims to promote research and creativity across all fields of study. The competition accepts reports of all forms of creativity and scholarship by undergraduate students. This includes, but is not limited to, artistic and musical creations; creative writing and poetry; and reports of studies and research in the humanities, the social, natural, and medical sciences, agriculture, business, architecture, and engineering. 7 Categories --- 2 Winners per Category --- 14 Student Winners!!

Research Alumni Career Panel

Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Research Spotlight, Student Success

Join us for an insightful and inspiring panel discussion with UK alumni as they share their unique research experiences and how those opportunities prepared them for graduation, their current professional endeavors, and future plans.  Learn how to leverage your research experience and skills to enhance your resume and set yourself apart on applications and interviews. Monday, Sept. 21 |  5 - 6 PM Zoom

LUNCH & LEARN WORKSHOP: Research, Resumes & Your Futures

Oct 5, 2026, 12:00 – 12:45 PM
Workshops

Learn how to use your research experience and skills to enhance your resume and set yourself apart for nationally competitive awards, graduate school, and employment at the Research, Resumes, and Your Future workshop!  REGISTER NOW - Register by 4 PM on Oct. 1 to select your lunch

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