The UK Office of Undergraduate Research is dedicated to providing coordination, leadership, and support for research endeavors at the undergraduate level.
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⭐️ NOW HIRING ⭐️
*Federal Work Study* Student Marketing and
Communications Assistant!
$15 per hour / on-campus
10 - 15 hours per week / no weekends
The Office of Undergraduate Research seeks a Student
Marketing and Communications Assistant for the 2026
-2027 academic year. Interested in marketing, event
planning, social media management, graphic design,
and videography?
Apply by August 3: tinyurl.com/OURstudent26FWS
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☀️ UK Summer Undergraduate Research
Explore opportunities & get connected: our.uky.edu/summer
NEW: The poster submission form has been updated. New form. Same results.
Upload your research poster today: tinyurl.com/postersUKY
‼️ TOMORROW ‼️
Join us Wednesday, July 15 @ 12 PM via Zoom,
for the Summer Poster Design Workshop!
📝 Get help designing and formatting research posters
📝 Receive constructive feedback
📝 Open to all majors and disciplines
Register: OUR.UKY.EDU/EVENTS
⭐️ NOW HIRING ⭐️
Federal Work Study Student Marketing and Communications Assistant!
$15 per hour / on-campus
10 - 15 hours per week / no weekends
The Office of Undergraduate Research seeks a Student Marketing and Communications Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. Interested in marketing, event planning, social media management, graphic design, and videography?
Apply by August 3: tinyurl.com/OURstudent26FWS
Link in bio
#ukyugr #ukyjobs #ukyundergraduateresearch
In the News!
6 students selected as 2026 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows
Read now: our.uky.edu/news
@ukyengineering @UKAgriculture
🌞 Save the Date
The annual Summer Research Kickoff is on Wednesday, June 3, from 11 AM - 1 PM between the Jacobs Science Building and Rose St (Hilltop) Garage
Enjoy free Kona Ice, games, and giveaways for a fun summer social!
All UK students and those visiting from other schools engaged in undergraduate research can attend the event, including mentors (PIs, graduate students, and postdocs), regardless of funding source or formal program affiliation.
Learn more: our.uky.edu/events
In the News!
Five UK Faculty Members awarded Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year.
Read more: our.uky.edu/news
In the News!
4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research
Ambassadors.
Read more: our.uky.edu/news
⭐️CONGRATULATIONS⭐️
Join us as we recognize and celebrate UK’s 47
outstanding undergraduate researchers who were
selected to present their research at NCUR 2026!
NCUR is the largest symposium of its kind in the
world, bringing together nearly 4,000 undergraduate
students each year from all fields and disciplines. This
year, NCUR will be in Richmond VA on April 13-15.
Learn more ➡️ our.uky.edu/NCUR
#NCUR2025 #UndergraduateResearch #WildlyPossible
#UniversityofKentucky #ukyugr
National Foundation For Cancer Research
Paid Summer Internship DEADLINE TOMORROW (Feb. 28)
NFCR is accepting applications for the 2026 Summer College Internship Program.
This is an opportunity for U.S.-based undergraduate students pursuing biology or other science fields to gain hands-on lab experience with an NFCR-supported cancer research scientist. Selected interns will receive an eight-week stipend and direct mentorship from leaders advancing cutting-edge cancer research.
Requirements:
* Must be at least a Sophomore in Undergrad
* GPA must equal or exceed 3.5
* Major or Focus must be Biology or Other Science Field
* Applicant must be a US citizen or a green card holder
Program Benefits:
* A stipend for an eight-week internship (housing and travel not included).
* Develop hands-on lab skills in a prominent cancer research lab.
* Receive guidance from esteemed cancer researchers to navigate your academic and career paths.
* Elevate your research background to further your education and support your job applications.
Applications close Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
Apply now: tinyurl.com/NFCR2026
⭐ In the news: 4 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol
Read the article: our.uky.edu/news
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🌟Need professional kiosks for your event? Swipe to learn more about available locations, specifications, and fees.
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🗞 In The News 🗞
Call for proposals: Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship
Read article: our.uky.edu/news
Apply: our.uky.edu/sustainability-f…
🗞 In the News 🗞
Annual expo offers research connections for UK undergrads
Read article: our.uky.edu/news
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UK UGR retweeted
@UKUGR is accepting submissions for the 2025-26 issue of Aperture, an open-access, interdisciplinary student journal.
The journal showcases the rich and diverse scholarship conducted by UK undergraduates and reports their unique experiential endeavors.
research.uky.edu/news/call-s…
⭐️ 🌈 APERTURE: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
✨ Open-access
✨ Interdisciplinary
✨ Peer & Expert-Reviewed
✨ Edited and Produced by Undergrad Students
✨ Accepts Submissions from ALL Disciplines
🗓️ Deadline: Jan. 23, 2026
‼️ More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/ApertureSubmit
