The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is proud to announce that Lindsay Currie, Executive Officer of CUR, has been selected as a 2025–2027 Senior Fellow by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, a distinction that recognizes and supports exceptional leaders in the nonprofit and education sectors across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Founded in 1975, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust enriches the educational, spiritual, and cultural lives of individuals, families, and communities through strategic investments and capacity-building programs. The Trust’s Senior Fellowship is a prestigious, invitation-only opportunity offered to visionary leaders who are advancing innovation, collaboration, and excellence in their respective fields. As a Senior Fellow, Currie will engage with a cohort of changemakers across disciplines to explore complex leadership challenges and share best practices for strengthening mission-driven organizations.
“Being named a Murdock Trust Senior Fellow is both a personal honor and a meaningful opportunity to represent and advocate for undergraduate research on a national stage,” said Currie. “I look forward to learning alongside thoughtful, purpose-driven leaders and to bringing new insights back to my work, especially as we continue building stronger pathways between research, education, and community impact.”
Currie’s appointment as a Senior Fellow offers a valuable opportunity to deepen CUR’s engagement with national conversations on research, community engagement, and academic opportunity. Her participation will foster new partnerships, expand networks, and enrich CUR’s ongoing work to elevate undergraduate research as a high-impact practice across disciplines and institution types. The insights and connections gained through this experience will further strengthen CUR’s strategic vision and its role in shaping the future of undergraduate research.
“We are so very proud to see Lindsay receive this well-deserved recognition,” said CUR President, James LaPlant. “Her visionary leadership has propelled CUR forward with vibrant programming, strategic planning, partnerships, and advocacy efforts. This fellowship will further enrich her work and our organization as a whole.”
The Council on Undergraduate Research congratulates Lindsay Currie on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to the inspiration and strategic insight she will bring back to the CUR community.
Founded in 1978, the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) focuses on providing high-quality and collaborative undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative activity. Among the many activities and networking opportunities that CUR provides, the organization also offers support for the professional growth of faculty and administrators through expert-designed institutes, conferences, and a wide-range of volunteer positions. The CUR community, made up of nearly 700 institutions and 13,000 individuals, continues to provide a platform for discussion and other resources related to mentoring, connecting, and creating relationships centered around undergraduate research. CUR’s advocacy efforts are also a large portion of its work as they strive to strengthen support for undergraduate research. Its continued growth in connections with representatives, private foundations, government agencies, and campuses world-wide provides value to its members and gives voice to undergraduate research. CUR is committed to inclusivity and diversity in all of its activities and our community.
CUR focuses on giving a voice to undergraduate research with learning through doing. It provides connections to a multitude of campuses and government agencies, all while promoting networking and professional growth to its community.
Based in Vancouver, Washington, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust supports nonprofits that serve the Pacific Northwest through grantmaking, enrichment programs, and organizational capacity-building. Its Senior Fellowship program fosters excellence in nonprofit leadership through knowledge exchange, collaboration, and strategic development.
