Each year the Office of Undergraduate Research presents mentor awards, recognizing faculty who provide outstanding guidance, foster exceptional undergraduate research experiences and strongly support research initiatives across campus.
Six University of Kentucky undergraduates have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship, a program supporting student-led projects that advance sustainable practices and community impact through research.
The CURE Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to engage in impactful, faculty-mentored research within seven of UK’s eight Research Priority Areas
Five UK faculty members received the 2025 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.
Every year, the Office of Undergraduate Research selects a new cohort of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors who serve as advocates for undergraduate research and creative scholarship at UK.