Come hear from Robbyn Anand, Coltie CEO, as she shares best practices in forming peer networks. Coltie, is a social network that intelligently suggests matches between prospective students and graduate advisors to make searching and recruiting simple. As the leader in the field of academic matchmaking, they have expertise of great benefit for mentors of undergraduates looking to continue their research passion in graduate school.
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.
Each year, the Social Sciences Division (SSD) of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) awards a competitive ‘Faculty Excellence in Mentoring of Undergraduate Research in the Social Sciences’ award. This award recognizes an outstanding mentor of undergraduate research in the social sciences for their role in 1) supporting, 2) encouraging, 3) promoting a positive and inclusive scholarly and teaching environment for undergraduate students, and 4) contributing to their students’ professional and personal development inside and outside of the classroom.
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. Participants will serve as CUR Advocacy Ambassadors and learn how to advocate for the impact of research with media contacts, community members, funding agencies, and governmental representatives.
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.
This webinar will allow a space for Health Science Division members to come together and openly discuss established strategies and innovative ideas for developing a research project with undergraduate students. CUR Health Sciences Division representatives will be discussing their best practices for designing Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Investigations (URSCI) projects within the varied disciplines of the Health Sciences.
This is CUR's public Community Engagement Meeting where the National Office staff and members from the Board of Directors will update on what CUR has been up to in the past year, referencing data points outlined in the 2024 Year in Review, as well as opportunities for future engagement, the chance to meet staff and learn how to connect with them, and what to expect as we approach the 2025-2026 membership year and beyond.
This interactive webinar delves into the COEUR 2.0 Assessment Toolkit, a CUR member resource, designed to help institutions evaluate and elevate their undergraduate research environments. Learn directly from COEUR authors how to use these assessment forms to identify strengths, recognize growth areas, and foster institutional support for research excellence.
Venkat Raman, host of the College Matters Alma Matters podcast, has created a step-by-step workbook for first-year students. Getting Started with Undergraduate Research introduces students to the importance of undergraduate research. At this free webinar, hear from Venkat and others share their passion for getting first-year students engaged with undergraduate research and how this workbook might work at your institution.
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 Silvia Ronco Innovative Mentor Award was established to recognize original and insightful research work by a young investigator working with undergraduates that has had significant impact in chemistry and the STEM careers of students involved.
Join the National Office staff to discuss how leveraging personal and CUR social media channels can help you in advocating for undergraduate research and celebrating successes. Learn tricks to make your social media journey more successful while also understanding items that the National Office has on hand to help!
This webinar will delve into the numerous benefits to social science mentors who participate in the undergraduate research experience. We will discuss how undergraduate research can positively impact a mentor’s career advancement opportunities, contributions to the next generation of researchers, and impact on student learning experience.
This award recognizes outstanding doctoral students, early first-year faculty, or lecturers of undergraduate research in the social sciences for their role in 1) supporting, 2) encouraging, 3) promoting a positive and inclusive scholarly and teaching environment for undergraduate students, and 4) contributing to their students’ professional and personal development inside and outside of the classroom.
The Biology Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is pleased to announce a limited number of research supply grants, up to $500 each, to members of the Biology Division. These grants are intended for projects involving undergraduate students in which this small grant will make a big impact. Grant funds will be given as a stipend and do not need to be used during this fiscal year.
The CUR MCS Division Inclusivity Award annually recognizes a member for excellence and sustainable work in broadening access to the mathematical, computational, or statistical sciences. This recognition focuses on the implementation of real-world research projects for undergraduate students, with contributions that have made a significant and positive impact on a national scale or demonstrated strong potential to do so. A desirable contribution aligns with the NSF’s “broader impacts” goal, engaging a wider audience effectively.
The Mathematical, Computing, and Statistical Sciences Division of CUR is pleased to announce three awards to honor mentors for their success in mentoring undergraduate students in research. Faculty mentoring interdisciplinary projects are encouraged to apply as long as those projects involve a major mathematics, computer science, or statistics component.
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Health Sciences Division is offering awards to cover the cost of registration (up to $150) for undergraduate students presenting original research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), April 7-9, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The goal is to celebrate and support students’ participation in NCUR 2025 while contributing to their discipline and future growth.
The CUR Health Sciences Division offers the Innovative Mentor Award to honor exceptional higher education mentors across all health sciences subdivisions. This award is for mentors but not for classroom teaching. Mentors are leaders and role models for undergraduate research, scholarship, creative activities, or innovative projects. Health science disciplines focus on the core curriculum of health, wellness, disease, health care, or health management. In addition to traditionally considered health science disciplines, kinesiology, counseling, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology are also considered part of health sciences.
The Arts and Humanities division is offering four $300 scholarships to support undergraduate student research and creative inquiry projects at any stage of development up to and including presentation. The goal of this funding is to encourage diverse, innovative, and engaged UR in the disciplines defined by CUR as arts and humanities.
The Social Sciences Division of CUR is offering a limited number of grants, up to $400 each, for undergraduate students presenting the results of research that they have conducted at a national or international, discipline-specific meeting (in person or virtually) during the academic year 2024-2025.
The Engineering Division aims to recognize both those who directly mentor undergraduate researchers as well as those who administratively enable the institutionalization of undergraduate research on campuses. The Engineering Division requests nominations for our mentoring and leadership awards:
- Early-Career Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award (ECURMA) – awarded annually, but recognized biannually - Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award (URMA) – awarded annually, but recognized biannually
Note: The Leadership in Undergraduate Research Award (LURA) is awarded biannually on even years, so it is not open this year.
CUR’s Geoscience Division (GeoCUR) gives annual awards to full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year educational institution engaging in research emphasizing the geosciences, such as geology, oceanography, atmospheric sciences, etc.
Participants will reflect on a changing landscape, discuss current challenges, share innovative approaches, and brainstorm resilient solutions that transcend the need for traditional DEI terminology. With a focus on adaptability and creativity, attendees will develop strategies that ensure their work remains impactful, regardless of external pressures.
