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Susma Shah, 2025 CURE Fellow, pipetting in the Campbell Lab

Summer opportunities for UK undergraduate researchers

Haven L. Patrick
 Feb 26, 2026
CURE Fellowship, Summer Research, Student Success

Conducting research during the summer can be a transformative experience for undergraduate students as they put their skills to the test in labs, fields, library collections, art studios and on stage. With support from University of Kentucky colleges and centers, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), new opportunities allow undergraduate students to pursue hands-on research projects this summer.

Posters-at-the-Capitol 2026 UK presenters from left to right: Ainsley Byers, Jake Childress, Katelin Straw, Emmerson Willhoite

4 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

Ellasyn Eggers
 Feb 19, 2026
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

Four University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5.  

20th annual showcase of undergraduate scholars will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 1 PM - 5:30 PM in the Historic Memorial Coliseum

2026 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 – 5:30 PM
Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

The 20th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is a moment when we step back from our academic routines to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and encourage them along the path of intellectual achievement, as well as celebrate the inspiration and creativity of our young scholars and the dedication of their mentors.

Wednesday, February. 18. Nothing Bundt Research, 5-6PM at the Lewis Honors Lounge

Nothing Bundt Research: Peer Advising Event

Feb 18, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Drop-In Advising, Student Success

🧁 Nothing Bundt Research advising event! Enjoy a cupcake, explore research opportunities, and get connected.🗓️ Wednesday, February 18 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM📍Lewis Honors Lounge Co-hosted with the UK Lewis Honors College This event is open to all majors. Register by Feb. 16

College of Education Nothing Bundt Research event

Nothing Bundt Research: Peer Advising Event

Feb 23, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Drop-In Advising, Student Success

🧁 Nothing Bundt Research advising event! Enjoy a cupcake, explore research opportunities, and get connected.🗓️ Monday, February 23 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM📍109 Dickey Hall Co-hosted with the UK College of Education Free parking in the Scott St Lot after 4:30 PM. This event is open to all majors.

Sanders-Brown graduate transforms personal loss into research impact

By Hillary Smith
 Jan 26, 2026
Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

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

Funding Fridays

Funding Fridays

Feb 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). February 6 and March 6 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom Zoom Access Link

Abdallah Sher CURE

Call for proposals: Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship

Haven L. Patrick
 Jan 12, 2026
CURE Fellowship, Summer Research, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship.

Expo SMRI

Annual expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

Haven L. Patrick
 Jan 6, 2026
CURE Fellowship, Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the sixth annual Research + Creative Experience Expo 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase. The event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research at UK, allowing students to network with research faculty and staff and learn about mentored research opportunities.

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