Summer Research

Research ambassador Abbey McNely shares her experience in research in Indonesia and her journey at UK

Cassady Brockman Feb 18, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Large-scale tourism can benefit a region economically but have many negative effects on the destination’s people and environment.

Call for submissions: UK’s open-access, interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal

Jesi Jones-Bowman Jan 29, 2025

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the 2024-25 issue of Aperture, an open-access, interdisciplinary student journal.

Student Research Lunch and Learn February 4, 2025

Student Research Lunch & Learn

Feb 4, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

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

Nolan Marcum Presentation CURE Fellowship University of Kentucky

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

By Haven L Patrick Jan 22, 2025

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.

Katie Christensen Sustainability research fellowship University of Kentucky

Call for proposals: Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

By Haven L. Patrick Jan 22, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2025 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship.

5th annual expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jan 21, 2025

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the fifth annual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 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.

Writing a Strong Research Proposal

Feb 6, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Writing a Research Proposal Workshop Don't let an unpolished proposal hold you back from a research experience! Your research proposal is the heart of your application. This workshop will teach you the basics of writing a successful proposal. Start early so that you have time to incorporate faculty feedback.

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How To Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jan 23, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

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

Colorful sustainability graphic with the words "Awards $5,000 stipend to FIVE undergraduate students."

Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

Jan 1, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 1, 2025, 11:55 PM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2025 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-related research initiatives at the University of Kentucky and within the community at large. Discover how your mentor's research is SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED:

Research Expo

Jan 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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

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