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

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!

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.

Fellowship & Research SpotlightsView as gallery page

Meet our fellowship and scholarship award nominees and featured undergraduate researchers!

KU student Teresa Wright creating a ceramic vase

Beinecke Scholarship Nominee

KU student Cecilia Paranjothi

KU student Kit Savoy

KU student Joseph Hand

Goldwater Scholarship Nominee

KU student DaNae Estabine

Truman Scholarship Finalist & Newman Civic Fellow

KU student Cecilia Paranjothi

KU student Teresa Wright creating a ceramic vase

Beinecke Scholarship Nominee

KU student Ally Pruente

Udall Scholarship Nominee

Latest News

Fri, 06/28/2024

Five faculty members awarded Research-Intensive Course Grants for fall 2024

In an effort to provide research opportunities to more students, five faculty members will be working with the Center for Undergraduate Research this fall to redesign portions of their courses to include a larger research or creative component.

Tue, 06/25/2024

KU student Audrey Rips-Goodwin awarded Astronaut Scholarship two years in a row

Audrey Rips-Goodwin, an Overland Park senior in chemistry and mathematics, is the University of Kansas’ 2024 Astronaut Scholar — an award of up to $15,000. Rips-Goodwin was also named an Astronaut Scholar in 2023.