Summer Research

Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship Launches at UK

By Jesi Jones-Bowman and Alicia Gregory

Feb 3, 2022

CURE Fellowship, Summer Research

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).

UK Awarded Beckman Scholars Program With Undergraduate Chemistry Focus

By Alicia Gregory and Rob Theakston

Jan 31, 2022

Beckman Scholars, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Information Session, Student Success

The University of Kentucky has been named a 2022 Beckman Scholars Program Award winner. The award will create a new program focusing on diversity and equity in undergraduate research — Scholars United by Chemistry: Cultivating Excellence through Science Stewardship (SUCCESS). This prestigious, invite-only program for top-tier research institutions provides a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences and associated interdisciplinary combinations.

Daniela Rodriguez 2023 sustainability research fellow

Undergraduates Encouraged to Apply for Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships

By Meg Mills

Jan 31, 2022

Sustainability Research, Summer Research

Applications are now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research’s Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships. The annual fellowship gives undergraduates the opportunity to study in a wide variety of disciplines over the summer term while doing intensive and self-directed research or creative work under the supervision of a faculty mentor.

Writing a Strong Personal Statement workshop February 15 2022

How to Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop Workshop Series

Feb 15, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session

How to Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop - February 15, 2022 at 5 PM on Zoom. Applying for a research award? Join us for tips on how to strengthen your application materials.

Beckman Scholars Program Info Session

Feb 7, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Workshops, Summer Research, Information Session

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Beckman Scholars Information Session on Monday, Feb. 7 at 5 PM via Zoom for all students interested in applying. Learn more about the program, application process and timeline from Dr. Chad Risko.

Students Encouraged to Attend Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Jan 26, 2022

Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session

The Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo gives students from all majors, backgrounds and skill levels the chance to learn about research and creative opportunities available both on- and off-campus, with particular focus on opportunities that are available this coming summer term. From noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, around the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase, students can discover the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, network with research faculty and staff, learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities, and gather information on fellowship opportunities.

Writing a Research Proposal Workshop Workshop Series

Feb 17, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session

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.

SSC Application Workshop February 1, 2022 6 pm virtual

Sustainability Fellowship Application Workshop Workshop Series

Feb 1, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session

Are you applying for a Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship? Join us for a Proposal Writing Workshop and review previously funded Sustainability Fellowship proposals, go over proposal requirements, ask your questions & more!

Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo January 31, 2022

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

Jan 31, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Information Session, Faculty Mentor, Research Travel Grant

Join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research for our 2022 Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo! Come learn about the great -- and funded! -- summer research and creative opportunities available both on- and off-campus.

Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

Aug 31, 2021, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Summer Research, Sustainability Research, Student Presentation

Please join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) on Tuesday, August 31 as we highlight summer research and creative work at the 3rd annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Symposium will be held in the Gatton Student Center Ballroom C from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

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