Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
Students who engage in research and creative activities as undergraduates have higher learning gains, such as problem solving and critical thinking skills, and increased self-confidence and independence. Good problem solving and critical thinking skills are highly valued in today's workplace - no matter the field of study you decide to pursue. Is undergraduate research for you?
CURCA organizes different programs and events throughout the academic year to help support your research at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. Browse our site, reach out to a CURCA Ambassador for advice, or find a faculty member in your department and contact them about engaging in research and creative activities. Or, contact us and let us help you find a research mentor.
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Upcoming CURCA Events
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CURCA Travel Grants Workshop (FA 26)
September 9 (Wednesday)
Noon — 1:00 PMPlease join the CURCA team as they provide students with a general overview and help with any questions for our 2026 Fall Travel Grant applications. Undergraduate students may apply for up to $600 to present research at external conferences occurring before February 28, 2027. The application deadline is September 18, 2026 by midnight in InfoReady. This workshop is virtual over Zoom on September 9 at noon (12 pm). Questions? Email curca@ung.edu
Zoom: Go.ung.edu/curcazoomroom
More information: ung.edu/curca
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CURCA Student-Faculty Collaborative Mini Grant Workshop
September 16 (Wednesday)
Noon — 1:00 PMThe CURCA team will give an overview of our Student-Faculty Collaborative Mini Grant application for 2026. CURCA will offer mini-grants of up to $1000 in supplies to student-led teams in all academic areas with a faculty mentor. Please join us via Zoom for this info session where we will also answer questions pertaining to the grant and application process. Application deadline for 2026 is September 25 via InfoReady. Please email CURCA@ung.edu for any questions.
Zoom: Go.ung.edu/curcazoomroom
More information: ung.edu/curca
Program Deadlines
Find more details on the specific program pages.
Fall Semester
- Fall Travel Grants due third Friday in September
- Student-Faculty Collaborative Mini-Grants due last Friday in September
Spring Semester
- Spring Travel Grants due last Friday in January
- Faculty Undergraduate Summer Engagement (FUSE), faculty apply in early February and students are hired to research teams in March/April
- Annual Research Conference, submit abstract by mid-February
- CURCA Faculty Excellence Award, faculty apply in early April
