Aerial campus view

Guiding students to undergraduate research & fellowship success!

 
The Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) is a new office that fully supports all services, programs, resources, etc. formerly offered by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Office of Fellowships.

Drop-in office hours: Tuesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Summerfield 203
About Us About Us

Undergraduate Research

From history to visual art to mechanical engineering, KU students in majors across campus can participate in undergraduate research and creative projects. So, think about what your passion is, and claim your curiosity!
Find Opportunities Find Opportunities
Fund Your Research Fund Your Research
Present Your Research Present Your Research

Fellowships & Scholarships

We are dedicated to guiding students through the process of applying for external fellowships/scholarships. Opportunities are available for all majors, including several for those interested in public service, STEM research, study abroad, critical language acquisition, and graduate school.
Get Started Get Started
Find Fellowships Find Fellowships
Make an Appointment Make an Appointment

Fellowship & Research SpotlightsView as gallery page

Undergraduate Research Mentor SpotlightsView as gallery page

Latest News

Wed, 04/09/2025

Junior from Shawnee is KU’s 80th Barry M. Goldwater Scholar

The only students eligible for nomination are sophomore- and junior-level students with outstanding academic records, significant research experience and high potential for careers in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering. Alexa Magstadt is majoring in molecular, cellular & developmental biology and minoring in Spanish.
Wed, 04/09/2025

Two KU juniors to compete for Astronaut Scholarships

Two outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates are representing KU in the Astronaut Scholarship program. The six surviving members of the Mercury 7 mission founded the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) in 1984 to encourage students to pursue scientific endeavors to keep the U.S. on the leading edge of technology.
See all news

Upcoming Events

See all events