National Conference on Undergraduate Research
NCUR 2026 is scheduled for April 13-15, 2026 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA. For more information, visit the NCUR website.
- Abstract submissions open: September, 2025*
- Abstract deadline: December, 2025*
- Registration opens: January, 2026*
- Registration closes: March, 2026*
- Event date: April 13-15, 2026
In 1987, the University of North Carolina at Asheville imagined and created a national conference highlighting undergraduate research. That first conference had over 400 participants from all over the country.
Now held at varying locations all over the United States, the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) hosts up to 4,000 students annually! Getting involved in NCUR allows you the opportunity to disseminate your research both in person and remotely.
Preparation
NCUR is an interdisciplinary conference that focuses on completed, undergraduate-student-led research. Projects across all disciplines are welcomed, with numerous formats to showcase the nature of each work. In order to apply to NCUR, a student (or a group of students) must have completed an undergraduate-led research or creative project.
If you need help finding a mentor or a project, please get in touch with the Office of Research. We can help you find a place that is a good fit.
Application
To apply for NCUR, you will need to submit your project for review. For help polishing your application materials, consider an appointment with the Science Writing Center, which assists students across all colleges in research and technical communication.
USU's campus coordinator information:
Athena Dupont
athena.dupont@usu.edu
Senior Program Coordinator for Student Research
Utah State University
1450 Old Main Hill/Logan, UT 84321
435.797.3762
Funding
The Office of Research will provide travel grants for students presenting at NCUR.
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