NCUR Travel Grant Program

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. Overall, this conference offers a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement; provides models of exemplary research, scholarship, and creative activity; and offers student career readiness development.

NCUR 2026

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has selected the city of Richmond, VA to hold the 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). In partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), NCUR 2026 will be an opportunity for undergraduate students and their mentors from around the world to present their research, celebrate their successes, and prepare for the future.

NCUR 2026 Important Dates:

Website Launch June 2025
Call for Abstracts September 2025
Abstract Deadline December 2025
Registration Opens January 2026
Registration Closes March 2026
NCUR 2026 in Richmond, VA April 13-15, 2026