CUR is excited for another year of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). We can’t wait to share important details, deadlines, and more with you in the coming weeks. CUR has been working diligently on preparing an amazing, interactive, and meaningful experience for all students and mentors. Due to the increase levels and community spread of the Delta variant and campus travel restrictions, NCUR will remain virtual. This year, however, will be planned out a little differently. Please note the following:

Some of the many new offerings:

• NCUR will be providing programming spread out over a week’s time that includes primary education taking place in learning discipline-specific cohorts.
• All accepted students, including those poster and visual art image submissions, will have the opportunity to present to a cohort group for 10-15 minutes.
• This year, NCUR will take place on a new platform integrated with Zoom.
• A new addition this year is adding an opt-in competitive element for presentations.
• Registration options for family and friend’s passes will be available.
• Graduate Fair meet-up hours will be separate from presentation times to prevent conflicts. There will also be interactive game activities with prizes.

When are upcoming deadlines I should note about abstract submissions?

• October 20, 2021: Early-Bird Abstract Submission and Opt-in for Competition Deadline
• Week of November 15, 2021: Early-Bird Abstract Submission Decision Notifications
• Week of November 15, 2021: Registration Opening
• November 19, 2021: Regular Abstract Submission Deadline (not eligible for competition aspect)
• December 20, 2021: Discounted Registration Deadline for Accepted Abstract’s Submitted During Early-Bird Submission Round
• Week of January 10, 2022: Regular Abstract Submission Notifications Sent
• January 31, 2022: Discounted Registration Deadline for Accepted Abstracts Submitted During Regular Submission Round
• March 18, 2022: Last Day to Cancel and Request a Refund
• March 21, 2022: Final Registration Deadline for All (Credit Card payment only after February 7, 2022)

Why should I submit early?

Submitting an abstract before the early-bird abstract submission deadline of October 20, 2021, allows for a student to:

• Opt-in to the competition aspect of NCUR to gain additional exposure and provides an opportunity to highlight presentation skills.
• Register for the lowest NCUR registration rate before December 20, 2021.
• Ability to start preparing early to lessen spring semester stress.

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