CUR is looking for volunteers who are committed to advancing the strategic plan and goals set forth and representative of all institution types. CUR Members and non-members are encouraged to apply for open positions during the nomination period for CUR Councilor and CUR Division Representative.
CUR’s Trimmer Travel Fund Award will support arts and humanities undergraduate scholars in presenting their research at professional meetings. The awardee will receive an award of $1000 and recognition through CUR’s media outlets and/or notifications through appropriate higher education publications.
CUR’s Arts and Humanities Faculty Mentor Award recognizes exemplary faculty mentors of undergraduate researchers in the arts and humanities fields. Mentors are leaders and role models for those involved in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities. Awardees receive $1000, a plaque to display the achievement, and recognition at an awards celebration with the CUR community.
Hosted by the CUR At-Large Division, this free virtual gathering is meant to bring together undergraduate research mentors, administrators, and other interested stakeholders to discuss how undergraduate research experience can be an effective tool for honing essential skills and competencies for life beyond graduation.
The annual ConnectUR conference will provide an forum around undergraduate research where attendees can draw on knowledge exchange, scholarship of teaching and learning, group discussion, tangible and scalable practices, and community building to expand their efforts.
This event is part of CUR's 6-month advocacy program called STR. Those accepted into the program will be sent links to access these individual trainings to their personal emails. Please reach out to CUR@CUR.org if you have not received the training link.
The CUR Fellows Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Leadership annually recognizes a CUR member who is a leader and role model within the undergraduate research community and represents the values and ideals represented in CUR’s Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research. Awardees receive $2500, a plaque to display their achievement, recognition at an awards celebration with the CUR community, and a slot to present at the ConnectUR conference to share their expertise and experience.