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Student Research Lunch & Learn

Join the Office of Undergraduate Research team to learn about research opportunities during the academic year and summer, including fellowships, travel funds and more. Hear from current and previous undergraduate research fellows.  Lunch will be provided. This event is open to all UK undergraduates.  REGISTER NOW ** Register by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3

Call for proposals: Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2025) – The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship.

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:   CURE Fellowship Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates  

CURE Fellowship Application

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2025 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 Neuroscience Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA)  

Research Expo

The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo will introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Gatton Student Center Social Staircase View Expo Webpage and Vendors

Gabriel Portugal

Gabriel Portugal Senior, Product Design and Psychology major and a 2024 CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Aanya Chung Supported by the Equity (UNITE) Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts?

Aidan Berry

Aidan Berry Senior, Neuroscience major and a 2024 CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Clare Rittschof Supported by the Neuroscience Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts?

Mariana Escobedo de la Peña

Mariana Escobedo de la Peña Senior, Sociology and Gender and Women’s Studies major and a 2024 CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Loka Ashwood Supported by the Energy Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts?

Jameson Allen-Mosby

Jameson Allen-Mosby Senior, Chemistry major and a 2024 CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Young-Sam Lee Supported by the Cancer Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts?

Cole Braxton Flaherty

Cole Braxton Flaherty Senior, Neuroscience major and a 2024 CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Ann Stowe Supported by the Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA) Research Priority Area   How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “This summer fellowship has been the sole facilitating factor in allowing me to stay in Lexington participating in the Gipson Lab's ever-important research as an out-of-state student.”