CUR is a predominantly U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to providing support and partnership for diverse international undergraduate research initiatives.
This webpage is designed to highlight CUR’s partnerships and international initiatives, and additions are welcome. Should you have a suggestion, please contact CUR.
International Membership Options
CUR offers memberships to both individuals and institutions. Please see the membership page for a full listing of benefits and current pricing.
International Undergraduate Research Organizations
WorldCUR
The World Congress on Undergraduate Research promotes undergraduate research in all disciplines. The Congress meets periodically once every three years at a different global university. Undergraduates of all levels are invited to submit an abstract to the Congress. Abstracts are peer-reviewed and those accepted will be invited to attend the Congress. Congress fees are usually paid by the student’s own university. The call for abstracts is published by each host institution.
WorldCUR was hosted by its inaugural institution Qatar University in 2016 and then by the University of Oldenburg in 2019. In 2023, the University of Warwick was proud to welcome WorldCUR to campus when WorldCUR was jointly held with BCUR cementing WorldCUR’s presence as a regular, prominent showcasing platform for UG research.
Zayed University is proud to sponsor and host the 4th World Congress on Undergraduate Research (WorldCUR). This prestigious, multidisciplinary congress will bring together undergraduate students from across the globe to present the findings of their original research, exchange ideas, and connect with peers in an international community of scholars.
ACUR
The Australasian Conference of Undergraduate Research is held each year at a higher education institution in Australia or New Zealand and is open to international students. Information about the next conference may be found at their website.
BCUR
The British Conference of Undergraduate Research (BCUR). Founded in 2010, the British Conference of Undergraduate Research promotes undergraduate research in all disciplines. BCUR, which held its first conference at the University of Central Lancashire in 2011, meets annually every spring at a different British university. Undergraduates of all levels are invited to submit proposals for papers, posters, workshops, and performances to BCUR. Abstracts are peer reviewed, and those accepted will be invited to attend the conference. Conference fees are usually paid by the student’s own university. BCUR also accepts submissions from students outside of the United Kingdom. The call for papers is usually published in the autumn.
ICUR
The International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) is an annual event that is unique in concept and design. Using the latest in high-definition video conferencing technology, it connects students from universities across the world to a single 24-hour forum. It is a platform to showcase the work of some of the world’s best undergraduate researchers from any discipline or area. Undergraduates present their research in joint sessions alongside peers on the other side of the world, interacting with fellow presenters and audiences in real-time through video-links and social media.
World Congress
Come join undergraduate researchers and faculty mentors from around the globe to share your research as well as create new networks and research partnerships at the World Congress.