Council on Undergraduate Research

🚨 Call for Partnership in Practice Case Studies 🚨 Have you built a strong collaboration between grant-funded project leaders and grants administration or sponsored research professionals? We want to hear from you! CUR is seeking case studies that highlight effective partnerships across the grant lifecycle—from proposal development to award management and project implementation. 🤝 We’re looking for practical, transferable examples that showcase how collaboration helped move projects from idea to impact. 📅 Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026 Learn more and submit here: https://lnkd.in/eisgMi3u Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is eager to spotlight models that can help institutions strengthen research partnerships and grant success. #UndergraduateResearch #GrantFunding #SponsoredResearch #ResearchAdministration #HigherEd #Collaboration #ResearchImpact

CUR Members, Find out what education-related topics Congress is debating and discussing by reading 'This Week in Washington'. TWIW is a CUR member-exclusive benefit produced by our advocacy partners Bose Public Affairs Group and is posted in the CUR Community each Monday. #advocacy #HigherEd #UndergraduateResearch https://lnkd.in/gmRJBhq

✅ Renew Your CUR Membership and continue shaping the future of #UndergraduateResearch alongside a community that believes in the power and promise of undergraduate research. 🤝 Stay connected with colleagues across the undergraduate research community 📚 Keep access to valuable resources and opportunities 💡 Continue advancing excellence in undergraduate research Renew now to stay part of the CUR community at https://lnkd.in/eQr2ariG

Four Weeks Left to Send in Your Letter of Intent for CUR's AURA Award   The CUR campus-wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA) recognizes higher education institutions that have successfully implemented at least 5 of the Characteristics of Excellence of Undergraduate Research, have devised exemplary programs to provide high-quality research experiences to undergraduates, and have evaluated the success of these programs.   To be considered, a Letter of Intent must be sent by July 24, 2026 https://lnkd.in/d9ZC9_Cr

Nominations Open for the CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Award   The CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Award recognizes faculty mentors who conduct their research in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline, have five or more years of teaching, and have mentored a minimum of three Goldwater Scholars during their career.   Nominations and materials should be submitted by November 14, 2026. https://lnkd.in/dbudnBY7

And that's a wrap! How many more days until ConnectUR 2027 in Providence, RI? Only 369, but who's counting 😁 #ConnectUR #CURinAction

Yesterday we kicked off the ConnectUR Annual Conference! As we gather with colleagues and leaders from across higher education, we’re reminded of the power of connection to transform undergraduate research. This week is all about sharing ideas, building community, and empowering campuses to elevate research opportunities for students. #ConnectUR #CURinAction #ResearchMatters #UndergraduateResearch #AcademicExcellence

CUR Members, Find out what education-related topics Congress is debating and discussing by reading 'This Week in Washington'. TWIW is a CUR member-exclusive benefit produced by our advocacy partners Bose Public Affairs Group and is posted in the CUR Community each Monday. #advocacy #HigherEd #UndergraduateResearch https://lnkd.in/gmRJBhq

✅ Renew Your CUR Membership and continue shaping the future of #UndergraduateResearch alongside a community that believes in the power and promise of undergraduate research. 🤝 Stay connected with colleagues across the undergraduate research community 📚 Keep access to valuable resources and opportunities 💡 Continue advancing excellence in undergraduate research Renew now to stay part of the CUR community at https://lnkd.in/eQr2ariG

📣 We’re proud to have partnered with HigherEd+ to bring an exciting lineup of microcredential bundle opportunities to our community — helping undergraduate research faculty, mentors, and students gain recognized skills and advance their professional journeys. This collaboration supports scalable, flexible learning opportunities aligned with workforce and academic needs. 🔗 Explore these bundles and enroll today to see how these programs can support you, your students, and your campus. https://lnkd.in/dBw6XZin ✨ More flexibility. More growth. More impact. #UndergraduateResearch #CURinAction #HigherEducation #Microcredentials #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicCommunity HigherEd+

📈 Gain Expertise While Earning Digital Badges 🏫 To meet the growing need for flexible, impactful, self-paced learning, CUR now offers on-demand course bundles for higher education professionals and undergraduate researchers. Topics range from AI to preventing burnout, creating posters to graduate school prep, assessment to funding; we've got courses to help you reach UR excellence. 🔗 Explore these bundles and enroll today to see how these programs can support you, your students, and your campus. https://lnkd.in/daaAk-Y3 ✨ More flexibility. More growth. More impact. #UndergraduateResearch #CURinAction #HigherEducation #Microcredentials #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicCommunity HigherEd+

🤔 The rules behind every federal research grant are being rewritten, and the public comment window closes July 13. OMB’s proposed rule would replace the Uniform Guidance with a new Uniform Grants Regulation, the most significant revision to federal grant administration since 2013. For members navigating federally funded research, understanding what’s actually in the proposal matters now. As an AIP Member Organization, we encourage members interested in federal research policy to join this webinar featuring experts from AIP, APS, and FYI Science Policy News covering: ·      What Uniform Guidance is and why it matters ·      Key proposed changes ·      Potential implications for federally funded research ·      How to participate in the public comment process before July 13 The program concludes with an extended audience Q&A. Bring your questions for the policy experts. 📅 June 17, 4:00-5:00 PM ET 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3QivC75 #ResearchFunding #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd American Institute of Physics American Physical Society

CUR Members, Find out what education-related topics Congress is debating and discussing by reading 'This Week in Washington'. TWIW is a CUR member-exclusive benefit produced by our advocacy partners Bose Public Affairs Group and is posted in the CUR Community each Monday. #advocacy #HigherEd #UndergraduateResearch https://lnkd.in/gmRJBhq

Check out the latest CUR eNews to stay up-to-date with CUR resources, conferences, celebrations, and important deadlines. #UndergraduateResearch #NewResources #Awards #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinars #Advocacy #Mentoring #ConnectUR https://lnkd.in/d3FKx6Zb

🗓️ Be a part of the leading conference on the practice of #UndergraduateResearch. 🏫 #ConnectUR is the home for undergraduate research mentors, directors, faculty, and more. 🏷️ Registration for Only-Only closes Monday, June 15! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt #ConnectUR #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd #AcademicExcellence #Mentoring #ProfessionalDevelopment

🤔 The rules behind every federal research grant are being rewritten, and the public comment window closes July 13. OMB’s proposed rule would replace the Uniform Guidance with a new Uniform Grants Regulation, the most significant revision to federal grant administration since 2013. For members navigating federally funded research, understanding what’s actually in the proposal matters now. As an AIP Member Organization, we encourage members interested in federal research policy to join this webinar featuring experts from AIP, APS, and FYI Science Policy News covering: ·      What Uniform Guidance is and why it matters ·      Key proposed changes ·      Potential implications for federally funded research ·      How to participate in the public comment process before July 13 The program concludes with an extended audience Q&A. Bring your questions for the policy experts. 📅 June 17, 4:00-5:00 PM ET 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3QivC75 #ResearchFunding #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd American Institute of Physics American Physical Society

💬 A variety of #UndergraduateResearch topics are being discussed in the CUR Community this week, including: 1. Building a Sustainable UR Program 2. Managing UR Projects CUR Members, add your expertise to these topics or start a new discussion. https://lnkd.in/gmRJBhq

#UndergraduateResearch is no longer just a “high-impact practice," it is becoming a strategic, institution-wide lever for student success, broadening participation, workforce development, and institutional identity. That shift is at the heart of #ConnectUR 2026.   This year’s conference brings together higher education leaders, faculty, mentors, and practitioners to explore how undergraduate research is transforming institutions by connecting campuses, empowering communities, and elevating the role of research in teaching and learning. Registration for Online-only closes Monday, June 15. https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt

🎉 The Council on Undergraduate Research is proud to join Morehead State University in celebrating Alexis Mathews on her appointment as a CUR Divisional Representative! We’re excited to welcome Alexis into this leadership role and look forward to the perspective, passion, and expertise she will bring to the CUR community as we continue advancing undergraduate research nationwide. 👏 Please join us in congratulating Alexis on this well-deserved achievement! #UndergraduateResearch #CURinAction #HigherEd #AcademicExcellence #SOARHigher https://lnkd.in/ggdenwsf

🗓️ Be a part of the leading conference on the practice of #UndergraduateResearch. 🏫 #ConnectUR is the home for undergraduate research mentors, directors, faculty, and more. 🏷️ Registration for Only-Only closes Monday, June 15! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt #ConnectUR #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd #AcademicExcellence #Mentoring #ProfessionalDevelopment

📢 SPUR 9.3 emphasizes that the value of #UndergraduateResearch lies not in its availability alone, but in how it is intentionally designed, supported, and experienced by students and faculty.    🎉Whether you're mentoring #UndergraduateResearchers or advancing your own scholarship, this issue of #SPURjournal is packed with ideas and perspectives you won’t want to miss.   🔎 Explore the full issue: https://lnkd.in/d7GfVDXN

#UndergraduateResearch is no longer just a “high-impact practice," it is becoming a strategic, institution-wide lever for student success, broadening participation, workforce development, and institutional identity. That shift is at the heart of #ConnectUR 2026.   This year’s conference brings together higher education leaders, faculty, mentors, and practitioners to explore how undergraduate research is transforming institutions by connecting campuses, empowering communities, and elevating the role of research in teaching and learning. Registration for Online-only closes Monday, June 15. https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt

🎉 Congratulations to Graeme Harper, CUR member and dean of the Honors College at Oakland University, for being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. 📚 A distinguished higher education leader, academic and author, Dr. Harper is being recognized for significant service to literature, to education, and to creative writing. His career has been defined by teaching, research and creative expression in each of those domains. 🌟 #CURinAction #ThisIsOU #BeGolden #AcademicExcellence #HigherEd 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQiABsN8

🗓️ Be a part of the leading conference on the practice of #UndergraduateResearch. 🏫 #ConnectUR is the home for undergraduate research mentors, directors, faculty, and more. 🏷️ Registration for Only-Only closes Monday, June 15! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt #ConnectUR #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd #AcademicExcellence #Mentoring #ProfessionalDevelopment

🎉 CUR is pleased to announce that Beth Cunningham , Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Physics Teachers - AAPT, has been elected to serve as the 2026–2027 Treasurer and member of the Presidential Line for the CUR Board of Directors. 🌟 A dedicated advocate for undergraduate research, Cunningham has spent her career creating meaningful opportunities for students to engage in discovery, scholarship, and mentorship while advancing excellence in STEM education. 🔗 Read more in this press release: https://lnkd.in/gH76NHXK #UndergraduateResearch #CURelections #CURinAction #AcademicExcellence #AAPT

#UndergraduateResearch is no longer just a “high-impact practice," it is becoming a strategic, institution-wide lever for student success, broadening participation, workforce development, and institutional identity. That shift is at the heart of #ConnectUR 2026.   This year’s conference brings together higher education leaders, faculty, mentors, and practitioners to explore how undergraduate research is transforming institutions by connecting campuses, empowering communities, and elevating the role of research in teaching and learning. Registration for Online-only closes Monday, June 15. https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt

🗓️ Be a part of the leading conference on the practice of #UndergraduateResearch. 🏫 #ConnectUR is the home for undergraduate research mentors, directors, faculty, and more. 🏷️ Registration for Only-Only closes Monday, June 15! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt #ConnectUR #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd #AcademicExcellence #Mentoring #ProfessionalDevelopment

CUR Members, Find out what education-related topics Congress is debating and discussing by reading 'This Week in Washington'. TWIW is a CUR member-exclusive benefit produced by our advocacy partners Bose Public Affairs Group and is posted in the CUR Community each Monday. #advocacy #HigherEd #UndergraduateResearch https://lnkd.in/gmRJBhq

✅ Renew Your CUR Membership and continue shaping the future of #UndergraduateResearch alongside a community that believes in the power and promise of undergraduate research. 🤝 Stay connected with colleagues across the undergraduate research community 📚 Keep access to valuable resources and opportunities 💡 Continue advancing excellence in undergraduate research Renew now to stay part of the CUR community at https://lnkd.in/eQr2ariG

💬 A variety of #UndergraduateResearch topics are being discussed in the CUR Community this week, including: 1. Publishing and Presenting UR 2. Lots of Member Introductions CUR Members, add your expertise to these topics or start a new discussion. https://lnkd.in/gmRJBhq

Oklahoma State University, Thank you for this amazing spotlight on Rachael Eaton, PhD. We are also excited as she begins her service as a CUR Undergraduate Research Programs divisional representative. #CURinAction #URP #OKState #AcademicExcellence #UndergraduateResearch https://lnkd.in/gMsiX8CU

Shout out to Irene Brockman Reizman! First, the CUR Engineering Division Leadership in Mentoring award, and now the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Board of Trustees' Outstanding Scholar Award. We can't wait to see what you do next! #Engineering #CURinAction #UndergraduateResearch #AcademicExcellence #RoseHulman https://lnkd.in/gY_rbn9G

Tara Roth, Congratulations on this latest release of the Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal! #UndergraduateResearch #SeattleUniversity #AcademicExcellence #SUURJ https://lnkd.in/grvqn6Te

#UndergraduateResearch is no longer just a “high-impact practice," it is becoming a strategic, institution-wide lever for student success, broadening participation, workforce development, and institutional identity. That shift is at the heart of #ConnectUR 2026.   This year’s conference brings together higher education leaders, faculty, mentors, and practitioners to explore how undergraduate research is transforming institutions by connecting campuses, empowering communities, and elevating the role of research in teaching and learning. Registration for the Onsite-only and the Bundle deal ends tonight. https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt

#UndergraduateResearch is no longer just a “high-impact practice," it is becoming a strategic, institution-wide lever for student success, broadening participation, workforce development, and institutional identity. That shift is at the heart of #ConnectUR 2026.   This year’s conference brings together higher education leaders, faculty, mentors, and practitioners to explore how undergraduate research is transforming institutions by connecting campuses, empowering communities, and elevating the role of research in teaching and learning. Registration for the Onsite-only and the Bundle deal closes this Friday, June 5. https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt

🗓️ The Leading Conference on the Practice of Undergraduate Research is Happening This June! 🏫 ConnectUR is the home for undergraduate research mentors, directors, faculty, and more. 🏷️ Check out the agendas and then make sure to register by Friday, June 5 to be a part of ConnectUR 2026 Onsite in College Park, Maryland. #ConnectUR #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd #AcademicExcellence #Mentoring #ProfessionalDevelopment https://lnkd.in/eh_PJ_Wt

💬 A variety of #UndergraduateResearch topics are being discussed in the CUR Community this week, including: 1. Tons of Member Introductions 2. Global UR Initiatives CUR Members, add your expertise to these topics or start a new discussion. https://lnkd.in/gmRJBhq

✅ Renew Your CUR Membership and continue shaping the future of #UndergraduateResearch alongside a community that believes in the power and promise of undergraduate research. 🤝 Stay connected with colleagues across the undergraduate research community 📚 Keep access to valuable resources and opportunities 💡 Continue advancing excellence in undergraduate research Renew now to stay part of the CUR community at https://lnkd.in/eQr2ariG

🎉 Congratulations to Geneive Henry of Susquehanna University for being selected to present at the eighth annual Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry conference. 🏆 Dr. Henry is an active CUR Chemistry member and the 2020 #CURCHEM Outstanding Mentor Awardee and a 2024 CUR Fellow recipient. https://lnkd.in/d37AHxqz

📢 SPUR 9.3 emphasizes that the value of #UndergraduateResearch lies not in its availability alone, but in how it is intentionally designed, supported, and experienced by students and faculty. 🎉Whether you're mentoring #UndergraduateResearchers or advancing your own scholarship, this issue of #SPURjournal is packed with ideas and perspectives you won’t want to miss. 🔎 Explore the full issue: https://lnkd.in/d7GfVDXN