There are many #UndergraduateResearch topics being discussed in the CUR Community! 1. Seeking Ideas for Mentor Recognition 2. Website Guidance for Students to Find Faculty Mentors CUR Members, add your expertise to these topics or start a new discussion. https://community.cur.org/home

Become a CUR Member Today 1. Professional Development 2. Advocacy for UR 3. Opportunities for Undergraduates 4. Recognition + Awards 5. Research Funding Support 6. Institutional Visibility 7. Resources + Publications 8. Networking 9. Career Advancement https://cur.org/jointoday

Check out our new Featured #UndergraduateResearch Story.  This month, we highlight a summer research fellowship from Utah State University, where undergraduate research is expanding scientific understanding and shaping students' futures. https://www.cur.org/featuredur-november-2025/

Show Your Support of #UndergraduateResearch in Style From t-shirts to tote bags, your CUR swag is more than just merch — it’s a statement of support for students, mentors, and discovery. Shop now and advocate with every outfit. https://www.bonfire.com/we-are-cur/

Learn at your own pace with CUR's on-demand learning courses - Adaptive Strategies for Funding Undergraduate Research - Measuring Impact and Assessing Undergraduate Research Designed for flexibility and impact to help your UR programs. https://www.cur.org/events-services/on-demand-learning-courses/

CUR and the National Grants Management Association are joining forces to bring you a reimagined Grant Dialogues. This two-day virtual professional development event is designed to help you confidently navigate today’s complex funding landscape.   https://www.cur.org/events-services/dialogues/

Gratitude inspires action! This Thankful Month, turn your appreciation for undergraduate research into advocacy — share why it matters, tag your representatives, or tell your campus story at our Take Action page. #Thankful4U https://www.cur.org/resources-publications/advocacy/

Apply today for the Trimmer Travel Fund Award! This award supports undergraduate scholars in the arts and humanities to present their research at a professional meeting with an award of $1000. Apply by January 16. https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/trimmer-travel-fund-award/

Nominations are being accepted for the CUR Arts & Humanities Faculty Mentor Award, which recognizes exemplary faculty mentors of undergraduate researchers. Apply by January 16.  https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/arts-and-humanities-faculty-mentor-award/

Share Your Gratitude with our CUR Kindness Grams  Take a moment to recognize the people who’ve made your undergraduate research journey brighter. Fill out a Kindness Gram by Friday, November 21. A few kind words can make someone’s whole week. #Thankful4U https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3B6R5PF

#NCUR2026 is Accepting Abstract Submissions!  Be a part of the only national #UndergraduateResearch conference. Research from all disciplines is welcome. The deadline to submit is December 5, 2025. https://www.cur.org/events-services/ncur/

This #Thankful4U month, we're reminded of the power of community—of mentors guiding students, institutions championing research, and members like you who make it all possible. Listen to Lindsay Currie's, CUR Executive Officer, #Thankful4U message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94CTPcMR72o

This Thankful Month, we’re grateful for the conversations that connect our community — the questions asked, the ideas shared, and the collaborations that spark discovery. 💡 Together, we make #UndergraduateResearch stronger. Log in and start connecting more today. #thankful4u community.cur.org/home

CUR Members, Find out what education-related topics Congress is debating and discussing by reading 'This Week in Washington' posted each Monday in the CUR Member Community.  #Advocacy #UndergraduateResearch https://community.cur.org/home

Check out the latest CUR eNews to stay up-to-date with CUR resources, conferences, celebrations, and important deadlines. #UndergraduateResearch #Advocacy #NCUR2026 #Awards #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinars #ElectedLeadership https://www.cur.org/cur-enews-november-2-2025/

Become a CUR Member Today 1. Professional Development 2. Advocacy for UR 3. Opportunities for Undergraduates 4. Recognition + Awards 5. Research Funding Support 6. Institutional Visibility 7. Resources + Publications 8. Networking 9. Career Advancement https://cur.org/jointoday

Do you have questions about the 2025 Government Shutdown? Check out this Policy Primer from our friends at the American Institute of Physics. #AIP

The future is better through Undergraduate Research! Check out how CUR's newest strategic plan #Twenty30 will guide our organization through the coming years.  #BetterLivesBetterFutureThruUR #UndergraduateResearch #CURinAction https://www.cur.org/about/strategic-plan/

University of Kentucky- Thanks for highlighting your STR team. We can't wait to work with them to develop their advocacy skill sets so they can communicate clearly on the importance of #UndergraduateResearch.

SFASU- Thanks for highlighting your STR team. We can't wait to work with them to develop their advocacy skill sets so they can communicate clearly on the importance of #UndergraduateResearch.

Join Dr. Edward Coyle from the Georgia Institute of Technology as he shares the history, essential elements, and future of the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) model.  https://www.cur.org/event/cur-conversation-fundamentals-of-vertically-integrated-projects/

This award recognizes faculty mentors who conduct research in a #STEM discipline, have 5+ years of teaching experience, and have mentored 3+ Goldwater Scholars. Deadline to nominate is November 14. https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/cur-goldwater-scholars-faculty-mentor-award/

Apply today for the Trimmer Travel Fund Award! This award supports undergraduate scholars in the arts and humanities to present their research at a professional meeting with an award of $1000. Apply by January 16. https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/trimmer-travel-fund-award/

#QuoteOfTheWeek #UndergraduateResearch #UndergradResearcher

This new issue of #SPURjournal is filled with thought-provoking articles, including one from a team from St. Catherine University, 'Undergraduate Research Benefits Student and Faculty Skills and Retention'. https://www.cur.org/journal-issue/summer-2025/

Nominations are being accepted for the CUR Arts & Humanities Faculty Mentor Award, which recognizes exemplary faculty mentors of undergraduate researchers. Apply by January 16.  https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/arts-and-humanities-faculty-mentor-award/

Calling all scholars and thought leaders! CUR is looking for the next Editor-in-Chief of SPUR—an incredible opportunity to elevate voices and scholarship in undergraduate research. https://www.cur.org/job-posting-spur-editor-in-chief/

As part of CUR’s support for the Americans for Medical Research Campaign, we encourage you to attend this webinar on October 28 about sharing with the public the vital role of research – and the role you play. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jR2vGoj7ToakyQMTNkUArg#/registration

CUR Members, Find out what education-related topics Congress is debating and discussing by reading 'This Week in Washington' posted each Monday in the CUR Member Community.  #Advocacy #UndergraduateResearch https://community.cur.org/home

#NCUR2026 is Now Accepting Abstract Submissions!  Be a part of the only national #UndergraduateResearch conference. Research from all disciplines is welcome. The deadline to submit is December 5, 2025. https://www.cur.org/events-services/ncur/

Become a CUR Member Today 1. Professional Development 2. Advocacy for UR 3. Opportunities for Undergraduates 4. Recognition + Awards 5. Research Funding Support 6. Institutional Visibility 7. Resources + Publications 8. Networking 9. Career Advancement https://cur.org/jointoday

Looking for resources to implement and enhance the Characteristics of Excellence at your institution? Check out our new #COEUR pages, which provides #SPURjournal articles plus CUR webinars, resources, and publications for each of the 11 characteristics. https://www.cur.org/

Check out the latest CUR eNews to stay up-to-date with CUR resources, conferences, celebrations, and important deadlines. #UndergraduateResearch #Advocacy #NCUR2026 #Awards #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinars #ElectedLeadership https://www.cur.org/cur-enews-october-19-2025/

#QuoteOfTheWeek #UndergraduateResearch #UndergradResearcher

Calling All Faculty, Mentors, Postdocs, and Grad Students NCUR receives thousands of student abstracts, so we'll need hundreds of volunteers from all disciplines to serve as abstract reviewers for NCUR 2026.  Become an abstract reviewer at https://ncur.secure-platform.com/2026/page/volunteer

Calling All Directors of #UndergraduateResearch Offices- Join the URP division on November 12 for another great URP Exchange, this time to discuss best practices in working with development, advancement, and donors. https://www.cur.org/event/urp-exchange-working-with-development-advancement-donors/

#NCUR2026 is Accepting Abstract Submissions!  Be a part of the only national #UndergraduateResearch conference. Research from all disciplines is welcome. The deadline to submit is December 5, 2025. https://www.cur.org/events-services/ncur/

Join Our Vibrant Community of Leaders! CUR is accepting nominations for elected volunteer leadership positions. This is your opportunity to gain national leadership experience, collaborate with colleagues, & help guide the future of your organization. https://www.cur.org/about/leadership/elections/

It's not too late to RSVP and learn about CUR leadership opportunities! Join us on October 22 as the NLDC discusses how CUR members can take the next step in becoming an elected leader. https://www.cur.org/event/how-can-i-get-more-involved-with-cur-taking-that-next-step-to-be-an-elected-leader-2/

Check out our new Featured #UndergraduateResearch Story.  This month, we highlight an honors capstone course from Bentley University, where #UndergraduateResearchers served as consultants for a cancer care startup. https://www.cur.org/featuredur-october-2025/

Check out this great article in the latest ACS Omega--'Fundamental Discoveries in Enzymology through Undergraduate Research'. #ACS #ACSOmega #UWEC #BlueGold https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c07487

Apply today for the Trimmer Travel Fund Award! This award supports undergraduate scholars in the arts and humanities to present their research at a professional meeting with an award of $1000. Apply by January 16. https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/trimmer-travel-fund-award/

Nominations are being accepted for the CUR Arts & Humanities Faculty Mentor Award, which recognizes exemplary faculty mentors of undergraduate researchers. Apply by January 16.  https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/arts-and-humanities-faculty-mentor-award/

#NCUR2026 is Now Accepting Abstract Submissions!  Be a part of the only national #UndergraduateResearch conference. Research from all disciplines is welcome. The deadline to submit is December 5, 2025. https://www.cur.org/events-services/ncur/

#QuoteOfTheWeek #UndergraduateResearch #UndergradResearcher

This new issue of #SPURjournal is filled with thought-provoking articles, including one from a team from Carnegie Mellon University, 'Training Postgraduates for Inclusive and Effective Undergraduate Research Mentorship'. https://www.cur.org/journal-issue/summer-2025/

Want to learn about CUR leadership opportunities? Join us on October 22 at 4-5 PM ET, as the CUR NLDC discusses how CUR members can take the next step in becoming an elected leader. https://www.cur.org/event/how-can-i-get-more-involved-with-cur-taking-that-next-step-to-be-an-elected-leader-2/

Passionate about undergraduate research? CUR is searching for the next Editor-in-Chief of SPUR: Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research. Could it be you? https://www.cur.org/job-posting-spur-editor-in-chief/

This award recognizes faculty mentors who conduct research in a #STEM discipline, have 5+ years of teaching experience, and have mentored 3+ Goldwater Scholars. Deadline to nominate is November 14. https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/cur-goldwater-scholars-faculty-mentor-award/

Calling all #Mentors in Psychology Apply today for the Psychology Mid-Career Mentor Award, honoring those who have demonstrated leadership in their #Research with undergraduates. https://www.cur.org/membership-community/divisions/psychology-division/divisions-psychology-mid-career-mentoring-award