Membership
CUR Membership is designed to guide and assist faculty, mentors, administrators, researchers, staff, and students in their efforts to develop, enhance, sustain, and support undergraduate research on their campuses and beyond.
Bethany Usher, PhD.
Radford University, CUR President 2023-24
Recognition
CUR recognizes institutions that have exemplary programs providing high-quality research experiences to undergraduates, as well as faculty facilitating undergraduate research at their institutions through their mentorship and leadership, and undergraduate research students excelling in their disciplines.
Publications
Over the last few years, CUR leaders have been conversing with funding agencies, industry partners, human resource experts, future employers, professional societies, and beyond to understand the impact of URSCI on career readiness. Take a look at our latest position statement on Recognizing URSCI as a Career-Readiness Tool.
Jeanne Mekolichick
Radford University, Author of Position Paper
Advocacy
Your voice matters! With the help of CUR’s new advocacy tool, CUR Members can now send personalized, automated messages to their Senators and Representatives in just a few clicks.
Mission
The mission of the Council on Undergraduate Research is to support and promote high-quality mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry.
Upcoming Events
Featured Event:
ConnectUR 2026 Online
June 17-18, 2026
ConnectUR conference provides a platform for attendees to engage in professional development, explore innovative practices, and collaborate with peers dedicated to advancing impactful research programs. By attending, participants gain valuable strategies to enhance the research environment at their institutions, build stronger communities, and contribute to a national movement that champions the role of undergraduate research in addressing real-world challenges.
Apr 22
URP Exchange: Undergraduate Research and National Fellowships
April 22, 2026
This month’s topic is on undergraduate research and national fellowships. The URP Divisional representatives facilitating this discussion will be from Colorado School of Mines, Creighton University, Florida Atlantic University, and Grand Valley State University.
May 04
Lessons from Award-Winning Engineering Mentors in Undergraduate Research Webinar
May 04, 2026
Join the CUR Engineering Division for a special webinar featuring past mentorship award winners as they share lessons learned from guiding undergraduate researchers. This 45-minute conversation offers practical insights, inspiration, and space for discussion with colleagues committed to advancing excellence in undergraduate research mentoring.
Jun 05
ConnectUR 2026 Onsite-Only or Bundle Registration Deadline
June 05, 2026
ConnectUR conference provides a platform for attendees to engage in professional development, explore innovative practices, and collaborate with peers dedicated to advancing impactful research programs. By attending, participants gain valuable strategies to enhance the research environment at their institutions, build stronger communities, and contribute to a national movement that champions the role of undergraduate research in addressing real-world challenges.
