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'That's why we're here' — UK researcher invites undergrads to the lab

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2022) — For Clare Rittschof, Ph.D., introducing University of Kentucky undergraduate students to research starts by giving them access and experiences in her lab.

Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo Find a Summer Research + Creative Opportunity

Join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research for our 2023 Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo! Come learn about the great -- and funded! -- summer research opportunities available both on- and off-campus.  Learn about the upcoming Summer 2023 fellowship cycles and what you can do to prepare to become the strongest possible applicant.

16 Students Selected for Inaugural CURE Fellowship Program

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 23, 2022) — The Office of Undergraduate Research is honored to announce that 16 undergraduates have been selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

Midsummer Research Social Serving up FREE Kona Ice and fun!

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Midsummer Research Social for all summer research fellows and mentors on Wednesday, July 13 from 11am – 1pm. We will be serving up free Kona Ice and good times for a fun summer social opportunity! All UK students and those visiting from other schools engaged in undergraduate research activities and creative works are eligible to attend the event, including mentors (PIs, graduate students, and postdocs) — regardless of funding source or formal program affiliation.

Summer Research Kickoff Social Serving up FREE Kona Ice and fun!

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Summer Research Kickoff for all summer research fellows and mentors on Thursday, June 2 from 11am – 1pm. We will be serving up free Kona Ice and good times for a fun summer social opportunity! All UK students and those visiting from other schools engaged in undergraduate research activities and creative works are eligible to attend the event, including mentors (PIs, graduate students, and postdocs) — regardless of funding source or formal program affiliation.

Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship Launches at UK

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2022) — A new undergraduate opportunity — the Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship — provides a path for the University of Kentucky to advocate for and ensure the inclusion of a diverse population of students pursuing mentored research in designated Research Priority Areas (RPAs).