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How To Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Applying for a research award? Join us for tips on how to strengthen your application materials.  Some upcoming awards include: Beckman Scholars Program CURE Fellowship Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships

CURE Fellowship Application

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024 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 EIGHT participating RPAs: PARTICIPATING RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS: Cancer  Cardiovascular Diabetes & Obesity Diversity & Inclusion (UNITE) Energy Materials Science Neuroscience Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA)  

Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research is committed to helping students navigate the process of finding a faculty-mentored research opportunity that is a good fit for them. The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo offers students the opportunity to explore research options, learn about participating in research and creative projects directly from faculty and staff and talk to student research ambassadors. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 11 AM – 1 PM  |  Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

Breanna Pane

Breanna Pane Junior, Chemistry and Neuroscience major and a 2023 Cancer RPA CURE Fellow  Research Mentor: Dr. Eddy Yang Supported by the Cancer Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It will give me the experience I have yet to receive in my learning.”   Why is research important? “Research is important to further our knowledge in specific fields that interests us and can save more lives along the way.”

Kyle Dahlgren

Kyle Dahlgren Junior, Psychology major and a 2023 Neuroscience RPA CURE Fellow  Research Mentor: Dr. Thomas Adams Supported by the Neuroscience Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It gave me the resources available to conduct summer research, as otherwise I wouldn't even be able to do any research.”   Why is research important?

Harrison Yang

Harrison Yang Junior, Biomedical Engineering major and a 2023 Cancer RPA CURE Fellow  Research Mentor: Dr. Fanny Chapelin Supported by the Cancer Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It has given me the opportunity to commit myself more fully to research. This fellowship allows me to not worry about other economic barriers I often have to account for when determining what I am doing for the summer.”  

Safiyah Sadek

Safiyah Sadek Senior, Neuroscience major and a 2023 Substance Use Disorder RPA CURE Fellow  Research Mentor: Dr. Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt  Supported by the Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA) Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts?

Rachel Gressick

Rachel Gressick Senior, Public Health major and a 2023 Substance Use Disorder RPA CURE Fellow  Research Mentor: Dr. Carrie Oser Supported by the Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA) Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts?

Joseph Elsoueidi

Joseph Elsoueidi Junior, Biology major and a 2023 Substance Use Disorder RPA CURE Fellow  Research Mentor: Dr. Jill Turner Supported by the Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA) Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “This summer research fellowship will allow me to gain more experience not only in performing research in a lab, but also in presenting and understanding the results that come from this research.”  

Khamil Allen Thomas

Khamil Allen Thomas Sophomore, Computer Engineering major and a 2023 Energy RPA CURE Fellow  Research Mentor: Dr. Chad Risko Supported by the Energy Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It will help to forward the efforts in D3tails for the Risko Lab. Doing more testing on renewable energy materials will be good for the team.”   Why is research important?