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The Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) serves as a campus hub for undergraduate students to pursue advanced learning opportunities in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.
CURE guides student exploration, offers funding support for research and experiential learning, and creates opportunities for students to showcase their research on campus, in the local community, and across the state and nation.
Benefits of Research
- Build transferable skills and enhance your academic portfolio.
- Increase your knowledge base, bolster confidence and make contributions to an academic field.
- Strengthen graduate school preparations, expand your academic engagement and connect with faculty mentors.
- Explore a potential career field of interest and showcase your work.
Our Mission
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) at the University of Oregon fosters a enriching educational experience by advancing equitable access to the full range of opportunities available at a liberal arts and sciences public research university for all students.
Our core institutional priorities and commitment to:
- Supporting faculty excellence and encouraging research innovation
- Expanding affordability and access for students
- Enriching the undergraduate academic experience
- Guiding students in exploring and pursuing career pathways
CURE offers research and creative work opportunities across all eight undergraduate colleges, encompassing the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. By integrating advising, mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on inquiry, we empower students to engage in meaningful scholarship, contribute to discovery, and drive motivation. Through these experiences, CURE enhances student success, supports faculty across disciplines, and cultivates a dynamic, inclusive academic community with a lasting societal impact.
Faculty Engagement
Serve as a Faculty Mentor
- Explore resources for faculty mentors
- Find guidance for serving as a faculty mentor, including how to identify a project and engage a student
- Learn about the benefits of engaging undergraduate students in research and consider posting an undergraduate research assistant position
Give a Faculty Perspective Presentation
- Engaging incoming students at IntroDUCKtion fosters a sense of campus belonging and introduces academic opportunities
- Learn more about the scope of work and submit your interest
- View a list of recent faculty presenters
Get Involved in the Council
- Read the council charge and find ways to get involved
- The Council for Undergraduate Research and Distinguished Scholarships functions as an advisory board for CURE, ODS, and the McNair Scholars Program
- View the current list of council members
CURE collaborates with faculty, the Office of Vice President for Research & Innovation, housing/residence life, the Clark Honors College, the career center, the teaching and engagement program, and other campus partners to:
- Guide undergraduate exploration of research & experiential learning opportunities
- Provide financial awards for undergraduate research, conference presentation
- Offer advising, resources & guidance on research skill-building
- Opportunities for students to showcase research work
- Support campus programs that serve students whose ethnicity & socioeconomic backgrounds remain underrepresented in higher education
Contact Us
Email CURE at uocure@uoregon.edu
Virtual Drop-in Advising offered during the academic year.
Visit the Advising Info page for the times and how to connect with us.
Individual advising appointments can be arranged by emailing uocure@uoregon.edu