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Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

Students who engage in research and creative activities as undergraduates have higher learning gains, such as problem solving and critical thinking skills, and increased self-confidence and independence. Good problem solving and critical thinking skills are highly valued in today's workplace - no matter the field of study you decide to pursue. Is undergraduate research for you?

CURCA organizes different programs and events throughout the academic year to help support your research at 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ. Browse our site, reach out to a CURCA Ambassador for advice, or find a faculty member in your department and contact them about engaging in research and creative activities. Or, contact us and let us help you find a research mentor.

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Upcoming CURCA Events

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  • 32nd Annual Research Conference (ARC 2027)

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    Location: DAH Cottrell 157 Lobby 1st Floor, DAH Cottrell 172

    The University of North Georgia's 32nd Annual Research Conference will be held on the Dahlonega Campus in the Cottrell Center and will take place on Friday, March 19, 2027 from 9 am to 3 pm. We will hold poster sessions and live oral presentations. This event is free and open to the public.

    ARC invites 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ student research presentations, posters, and creative activities from across the disciplines. Specific guidelines for each type of presentation are listed on our website as well as instructions on how to apply. We are looking for interesting, innovative, and thought-provoking research and creative projects.

    91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ students can submit a 250-word abstract by February 12, 2027 to be considered to present their research or creative activity. We will begin accepting submissions in our conference portal in December 2026 (arc.ungjournals.org).

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CURCA Ambassadors

Research Mentors

Presentation Opportunities

Travel Grants Collaborative Mini-Grants Annual Research Conference FUSE

Program Deadlines

Find more details on the specific program pages.

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CURCA News

Students embrace research at REUs

Students embrace research at REUs

Students across multiple disciplines at 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ took part in National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates and similar programs this summer.
Co-authored work accepted into peer-reviewed journal

Co-authored work accepted into peer-reviewed journal

The co-authored article of Dr. Morgan-Ellis and students Charlotte Nease and Sofia Perez was accepted into a peer-reviewed journal.

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ, GATC partner for historic preservation

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ, GATC partner for historic preservation

91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ and the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club have partnered to archive the club's history in the Library Technology Center at the Dahlonega Campus.
Students, professors collaborate on research

Students, professors collaborate on research

Nine research collaborations are part of this year's Faculty Undergraduate Summer Engagement program. Participants will present their work July 23 in the Hoag Student Center.
Students present, perform at String Band Summit

Students participate in String Band Summit

Four 91ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ students from the Department of Music presented a workshop at the fifth annual String Band Summit at East Tennessee State University Center.