Engaging Minds. Empowering Students. Are You Ready?

April 12-14, 2027

DeVos Place | 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Note: NCUR is not a public event. Due to safety and security reasons, access to this event is by registration only.

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. 

Why Participate? 
We encourage student researchers to participate in NCUR to forge new connections, advocate for undergraduate research, build students' professional profiles, expand on their resumes, hone in on their essential career skills, and much more. We encourage faculty, mentors, and the undergraduate research community to participate in NCUR to continue to advocate and celebrate the community as well as expand upon their professional development from various mentoring sessions. 

 

Important Dates
April 22, 2026 Future Fair Registration Opens
August 4, 2026 Housing Information Available
September 9, 2026 Abstract Submissions + Call for Volunteer Abstract Reviewers Open
October 10, 2025 Future Fair Early Bird Registration Deadline
November 13, 2026 Call for Volunteer Abstract Reviewers Close
December 4, 2026 Abstract Submissions Close 
January 6, 2027 Future Fair Cancellation Deadline 
January 13, 2027 Abstract Decisions Released and Registration Opens
January 29, 2027 Early-Bird Registration Deadline (Those who register by this deadline will receive their presentation scheduling early) 
February 17, 2027 Presentation Scheduling Released for Early-Bird Registrants
February 19, 2027 Rooming List Deadline and Housing Cancellation Deadline (only if for dropping full reservation and not changes)
February 19, 2027 Future Fair Regular Registration Deadline
March 5, 2027 Registration Closes and Cancellation Deadline
March 12, 2027 Last Day to Receive Full Payment for all Registrations
March 17, 2027 Presentation Scheduling Released for Regular Registrants
March 19, 2027 Group Hotel Booking Cut-off 
March 25, 2027 Site Opens for Pre-Uploading Presentation Materials for Oral and Film Presentations
April 8, 2027 Site Closes for Pre-Uploading Presentation Materials for Oral and Film Presentations
April 12-14, 2027 NCUR 2026 Conference

 

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