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Open Invitation: Member Mentoring Working Group

The Council on Undergraduate Research is excited to announce the formation of a new Member Mentoring Program Working Group, and invite members to apply to be part of this important initiative.

As a community, CUR thrives because of the relationships and collaborations that connect us across disciplines, career stages, and institutions. This working group will play a vital role in strengthening those connections by developing a pilot plan for a CUR-wide mentoring initiative designed to enhance professional growth, member engagement, and support for undergraduate research practitioners.

The group will take a listening-first approach, ensuring the program reflects the real needs of our community and builds on existing successes. Working closely with the National Office, participants will:

  • Conduct listening sessions and outreach with CUR stakeholders to identify mentoring needs and priorities.
  • Develop recommendations for the structure, focus, and scope of a pilot mentoring program.
  • Define goals, resource needs, and success measures to inform a sustainable, impactful initiative.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a program that will directly strengthen connections within CUR and support the professional growth of our members.

If you are passionate about mentoring, building community, or creating programs that help colleagues thrive, we encourage you to apply. The working group will convene this winter, with recommendations presented to the Executive Committee upon completion of its charge.

Timeline: Applications were due December 15, 2025

For questions, please email CUR@CUR.org.

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.

By Elizabeth Moris

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