Summer Research

CANCELLED: Summer Research Kickoff

Jun 6, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

CANCELLED ❗️❗️ Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Summer Research Kickoff has been cancelled. Please join us July 10 for the Midsummer Social. The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Summer Research Kickoff for all summer research fellows and mentors on Thursday, June 6 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

Aug 27, 2024, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

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.

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UK Loves ForagerOne: Drop-in Advising

Feb 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – Feb 14, 2024, 2:00 PM

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

Jan 16, 2024, 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: Beckman Scholars Program CURE Fellowship Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships

Aperture Drop-in Info Session

Jan 16, 2024, 4:30 – 5:00 PM

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

Jan 17, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

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

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4th annual research expo offers research connections for UK undergraduates

By Haven L Patrick Nov 9, 2023

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 Scholar Hena Kachroo is researching biochemical approaches to address challenges of sustainable energy.

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

By Lindsay Travis Nov 3, 2023

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.

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Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

Jan 15, 2024, 8:00 AM – Feb 15, 2024, 11:55 PM

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.

CURE Fellowship Application

Jan 29, 2024, 8:00 AM – Feb 29, 2024, 11:55 PM

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024 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 Materials Science Neuroscience Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA)

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