About CUR

The University of Florida has a long tradition of discovery through the deep and broad research enterprise housed in all of its varied Colleges and Institutes. It was recognized for this by being awarded an Award for Undergraduate Research Excellence in 2013 by the Council for Undergraduate Research. This research-rich environment offers undergraduates extensive opportunities to become engaged in their fields in ways that go beyond traditional classroom settings. Scholarly work mentored by research faculty is a form of active learning that fosters critical and independent thinking, creativity, and understanding of the research process, preparing students to continue their education beyond the undergraduate level.  UF believes in fostering undergraduate research in all colleges and majors across campus.  Students have conducted faculty mentored research on campus and presented their research at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium for over 20 years.  The Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR) was founded by Dr. Anne Donnelly in 2010 and it continues to be led under her guidance.  CUR is committed to fostering a culture of research that encourages all students to include a research component as a critical part of their undergraduate experience. CUR provides guidance to students and faculty interested in pursuing research and creative work opportunities and the coordination of campus research activities. CUR also works to expand research opportunities across campus. We invite you to explore our website and to contact us if you would like additional information.