Undergraduate Research Submission / NCUR / CAA
National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
MISSION:


...to promote undergraduate research scholarship and creative activity done in partnership with faculty or other mentors as a vital component of higher education.

Integrating research into the curriculum is a growing practice in American universities and is being further supported financially by federal research agencies. The National Conference on Undergraduate Research's annual conference creates a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement as it exists in various disciplines and types of institutions.

Process / Submission Instructions - Step 1 & Step 2 / Initial Deadline / NCUR Links / Newsletters
NCUR 24: April 15-17, 2010
The 24nd National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) will be held:

 

NCUR 2010
April 15-17th, 2010
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
http://www.umt.edu/ncur2010
 
JMU internal submission deadline: October 23, 2009 by 12:00 Noon

The deadline for JMU internal applications for students to attend the 2010 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is Friday, October 23, 2009 by 12:00 p.m.

Please note the JMU internal application process consists of two steps:

There are two steps involved in the application process.

  • First, interested candidates must apply to represent JMU (electronically).
  • Then if accepted, representatives apply to NCUR through submission of the on-line abstract for acceptance.
    • Upon notification from NCUR of acceptance to attend the conference, contact Sponsored Programs for instructions regarding the final registration process.
STEP 1 - "Internal" electronic application process

JMU's Internal NCUR Applications must be submitted to (jmu_grants@jmu.edu)
Due: Friday, October 23, 2009 by 12:00 p.m.

NEW ELECTRONIC PROCESS: To aid in the application process, JMU internal NCUR applications are available through the Sponsored Programs website in Word format. JMU students who wish to apply should work with their faculty mentor and gain approval of their research abstracts prior to submitting their internal application. If additional assistance is needed, please contact Pat Buennemeyer at 8-7025 or email buennepd@jmu.edu for assistance in completing the electronic application. Please click on the link below for instructions and to access the application.

http://www.jmu.edu/sponsprog/undergrad_research/ur_submission.html

Please inform interested faculty and students within your college that applications can be downloaded at www.jmu.edu/sponsprog under the tab "Undergraduate Research". See the link for “Undergraduate Research Submission .”

NOTE: Meeting this deadline enables the Undergraduate Research Selection Committee to review the applications and select students to represent JMU. Those candidates selected by JMU must then register with NCUR in time for the NCUR registration deadline. Once selected, students then move on to the second step.

STEP 2 - "External" Abstract Submission for Selected Students only

Successful External Applications (NCUR)
Due: Friday, November 20, 2009 by 12:00 p.m.

Students selected by the JMU Selection Committee to attend NCUR will be contacted after the initial application process and are required to submit their electronic abstract and other information online for consideration for acceptance by NCUR officials.

Only the primary presenter should submit the abstract for consideration on behalf of his or her team or group.

NCUR Notification:

Upon notification from NCUR of acceptance to attend the conference, contact OSP for instructions regarding the final registration process.

If you have any questions, please contact: Sponsored Programs at x8-6872.

For more information on NCUR go to the following web links :

NCUR Host University for 2009 - University of Montana-Missoula :


http://www.umt.edu/ncur2010

University of Montana - Missoula Conference Information
Dates & Deadlines
  Presentation Guidelines
  Travel Information
  Plenary Speakers
  About Missoula
  Frequently Asked Questions
 

Official NCUR website: http://www.ncur.org

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