Office of Undergraduate Research

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4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

May 8, 2026, 9:09 AM

OUR has awarded four students as Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors in recognition of their outstanding contributions, achievements and dedication to promoting undergraduate research opportunities at UK.

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5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

May 8, 2026, 7:58 AM

Five UK faculty members received the 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

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UK celebrates Earth Day with year-round commitment to sustainability

Apr 22, 2026, 7:27 AM

UK celebrates Earth Day with year‑round sustainability efforts, highlighting student programs, research initiatives and campus‑wide environmental action.

20th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 29, 2026, 12:00 – 4:30 PM

The 20th annual Showcase will bring together more than 500 undergraduates from all disciplines, their faculty mentors and members of the community. During the award ceremony, four outstanding faculty mentors will be recognized. The student-nominated award is presented to UK research faculty mentors for their commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional experiences for students and supporting undergraduate research initiatives on campus. Visit the Showcase Event Page

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2026-27 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

Mar 18, 2026, 7:36 AM

The Ambassadors program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

2025 Mentor of the Year winners, from left, Juan Canedo, Hisashi Sawada, Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt, Lindsey Fay and Nick Teets.

Nominations open for Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Awards

Mar 13, 2026, 6:18 AM

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting nominations for the 19th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year awards.

48 UK undergrads to present at national research conference

Mar 5, 2026, 7:38 AM

Forty-eight UK students will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research on April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia.

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Summer opportunities for UK undergraduate researchers

Feb 26, 2026, 7:25 AM

The Office of Undergraduate Research supports two fellowship programs and connects students with more on- and off-campus summer research opportunities.

UK, Microsoft to host campuswide ‘Cats AI in Action’ showcase

Feb 23, 2026, 8:05 AM

UK will host "Cats AI in Action," an artificial intelligence showcase in partnership with Microsoft, the first corporate partner of the Advancing Kentucky Together Network.

Workshop: Writing a Strong Research Proposal

Feb 5, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

The Writing a Research Proposal Workshop is designed to help students prepare a strong, successful research proposal for their summer research fellowship applications. Attendees will learn the basics of writing a research proposal, review previously funded proposals, and get answers to their questions. Topics covered include getting a head start on defining a research question, developing a project plan, creating a realistic budget, and setting a project timeline. More information

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