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Midsummer Research Social

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Midsummer Research Social for all summer research fellows and mentors on Wednesday, July 10 from 11:30 am – 1 pm at the WT Young Library Loop! We will be serving up free Kona Ice and good times for a fun summer social opportunity!

Summer Research Kickoff

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Summer Research Kickoff for all summer research fellows and mentors on Wednesday, June 5 from 11:30 am – 1 pm at the WT Young Library Loop! We will be serving up free Kona Ice and good times for a fun summer social opportunity!

Summer Research Symposium

Please join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) on Tuesday, August 27 as we highlight summer research and creative work at the 6th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Symposium will be held in the Gatton Student Center Ballrooms B & C from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.  

UK Loves ForagerOne: Drop-in Advising

UK loves ForagerOne!  Let us help you explore research opportunities, learn how to navigate ForagerOne, post opportunities and connect with a mentor/students. Join us for Food**, Fun, and ForagerOne Tuesday, Feb. 13 & Wednesday, Feb. 14  |  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Room 211 Funkhouser Building   Open to the UK community - students of all levels, faculty & staff.  

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

Aperture Drop-in Info Session

The Aperture Drop-in Info Session is for students interested in joining the Aperture Student Committee or questions about submitting to the journal. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 4:30 – 5:00 PM via Zoom Access Zoom meeting here

Let’s Taco ‘Bout Research

Let’s TACO ‘Bout Research! Enjoy some good food, explore research opportunities and get connected. This event is open to all Community of Scholars students. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM Lewis Lounge (inside the Lewis Honors College) Explore Research Opportunities

4th annual research expo offers research connections for UK undergraduates

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the fourth annual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 16, 2024, 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.

Beckman Scholars share success, invite undergrads to learn about prestigious program

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2023) — From bettering life here on Earth to exploring what living off this planet could be like, Beckman Scholars at the University of Kentucky are advancing their branches of science through the prestigious program. 

Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships ($5,000 stipend) are funded by the Environmental Stewardship Fee and seek to promote projects that will make a significant contribution to the student’s academic growth, while concomitantly contributing to sustainability-focused research initiatives at the University of Kentucky and within the community at large. Where appropriate, we are also seeking projects that will make a scholarly contribution to their discipline.