UR Conferences and Publishing

Undergraduate Research Conferences

Sharing Your Research: Conference Presentation Opportunities

A tangible and highly valuable outcome of UR participation is the opportunity to share your findings through presentation and publication. Engaging in these activities will build your skills, and help you gain a  competitive advantage for graduate school, medical school, and the world of work. Contact the Office for URaCE ([email protected]) to learn more about presenting at these conference.

National Conferences

NCUR

The 2025 NCUR Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA between April 7-9, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Key NCUR 2025 Dates:

Abstract Portal Opens	September 2024
Abstract Portal Closes	December 2024
Notification of Abstract Acceptance	January 2025
Early Registration	February 2025
Regular Registration	March 2025
NCUR 2025 Conference	April 7 – 9, 2025

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.

Follow this link to learn more about NCUR 2025. 

Would you like to present your research/creative project at NCUR 2025? Contact the Office for URaCE ([email protected]) for details. 

Regional Conferences

Posters at the Tennessee State Capitol

Up to seven UTC undergraduate researchers are selected to participate in the Posters at the Tennessee Capitol presentation event each February.  Undergraduate students representing approximately seven colleges and universities around the state participate in this exciting presentation opportunity. Follow this link to learn more about this initiative. 

Contact the Office for URaCE to learn more learn more about this conference.

International Conferences

World Congress on UR

The World Congress on Undergraduate Research offers an opportunity for global dialogue across many different fields of inquiry. Students across the world are invited to share their research, develop new professional networks, and create international research partnerships.

Learn more here: CUR World Congress