The Geosciences Division of CUR annually recognizes an individual who serves as a role model for productive and transformative student-faculty mentoring relationships and for maintaining a sustained and innovative approach to the enterprise of undergraduate research.
CUR invites applications for the annual CUR Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA). This award recognizes higher education institutions that have successfully implemented the characteristics of excellence, have devised exemplary programs to provide high-quality research experiences to undergraduates, and have evaluated the success of these programs.
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. NCUR 2026 will take place in Richmond, VA.
Do you have an idea for a communication or full paper, and would you like to explore its fit with SPUR? Or perhaps you have an idea for a proposal for a themed issue that you would like to champion? Maybe you would like to offer feedback on your experiences as a reader, author, or reviewer for SPUR? Whatever your questions, comments, ideas, or concerns, we would love to hear from you. Join us for virtual office hours with Patricia A. Mabrouk, SPUR’s Editor-in-Chief.
Hosted by the CUR Undergraduate Research Program Division, these 50-minute Zoom sessions are monthly facilitated exchanges of ideas and information on a variety of topics and issues related to undergraduate research programs.
The STR Program is a valuable resource for teaching your undergraduate research students communication tools for translating research into understandable language while also communicating the impact, potential impact, and opportunities this research can have to stakeholder groups such as funding agencies, association partners, elected officials, future employers, community, and beyond.
Join us for a quick, 30-minute member webinar designed to help you take full advantage of one of CUR’s top member benefits—our online community forum. Whether you’re new to CUR or a long-time member looking to get more involved, this session will give you the tools to strengthen your connections and maximize the value of your membership.
What are the unique opportunities and challenges for combining undergraduate research with public engagement? How can institutional archives (and archivists) support undergraduate research more effectively? What are best practices for working with community-based partners? And how can colleges institutionalize support for public humanities research?Â
The Biology Division of CUR is offering a limited number of travel grants, up to $250 each, for undergraduate students presenting original biological research at discipline-specific regional or national meetings in Fall 2025.
The CUR Psychology Division is offering a limited number of research (e.g., supplies or expenses) or presentation (travel/conference registration) awards for undergraduate students conducting original psychological research (up to $450 per project).