Scholars Transforming Through Research
Where Research Meets Civic Impact
STR equips the next generation of scholars to lead with purpose, communicate with confidence, and make a lasting impact.
Learn More about STR 2027
Grant Dialogues 2027
Call for Partnership in Practice Case Studies
We’re looking for practical, transferable examples that illustrate how strong partnerships helped move a project successfully from proposal through implementation.
Case Studies Due by July 31
CUR’s campus-wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments
Is your campus ready to be recognized for its UR excellence? Letters of Intent are being accepted through July 24 for the AURA award.
Award Details
Membership
CUR Membership is designed to guide and assist faculty, mentors, administrators, researchers, staff, and students in their efforts to develop, enhance, sustain, and support undergraduate research on their campuses and beyond.

Bethany Usher, PhD.
Radford University, CUR President 2023-24
Bethany Usher, PhD.
Radford University, CUR President 2023-24
Recognition
CUR recognizes institutions that have exemplary programs providing high-quality research experiences to undergraduates, as well as faculty facilitating undergraduate research at their institutions through their mentorship and leadership, and undergraduate research students excelling in their disciplines.
Publications
Over the last few years, CUR leaders have been conversing with funding agencies, industry partners, human resource experts, future employers, professional societies, and beyond to understand the impact of URSCI on career readiness. Take a look at our latest position statement on Recognizing URSCI as a Career-Readiness Tool.

Jeanne Mekolichick
Radford University, Author of Position Paper
Jeanne Mekolichick
Radford University, Author of Position Paper
Advocacy
Your voice matters! With the help of CUR’s new advocacy tool, CUR Members can now send personalized, automated messages to their Senators and Representatives in just a few clicks.
Mission
The mission of the Council on Undergraduate Research is to support and promote high-quality mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry.
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