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Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

The Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CSURF), housed in the Office of High Impact Practices, provides resources and programming to assist students with all things research-related, here at UNCW and beyond. Some examples include but are not limited to finding research opportunities, connecting with beneficial resources, and gaining or improving relevant skills. We also provide resources for multiple National Fellowships and Scholarships. Learn more through the various boxes below.

Getting Started Learn what research is, how you can benefit from it, and where to find opportunities to get involved. Find Out How to Get Started
Funding Your Research Get information about grants and fellowships that help fund your research, including some external funding opportunities. Learn More and Apply
Presenting Your Research Find information about presenting your research on- and off-campus, as well as how to prepare for poster and oral presentations. More Information and Applications
Publishing Your Research Find an undergraduate research journal to publish your research. Explore Journals
Poster Printing Get details on how to have your poster printed by CSURF. *Note: Updated August 2025* Learn More
National & International Fellowships Learn about fellowships for studying abroad, undergraduate research, graduate school, and more. Discover
Faculty Resources Faculty, find resources that are helpful for mentoring undergraduate researchers. Find Resources
Partners & Related Websites Learn about our collaborators and partners across campus and beyond. Find Partners

Special Programs

Student presenting research poster First Year Research Experience (FYRE) Program The First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) program connects first-year students with research mentors to get involved in research on campus. Learn more about FYRE
teacher in lab CCURE "Real Research, Real Impact". The Community College Undergraduate Research Experience connects community college students with research experiences. Learn More
Researcher moving oyster beds at Center for Marine Science Transfer Research Entry Program (TREP) This program provides early entry into research for students transferring to UNCW. Learn More

News

SURCA grants are now open here for faculty. Deadline is March 17 2026.

The CSURF Fellowships Competition is open here for sophomores and juniors (rising juniors and seniors). Deadline is March 24 2026.

Submit your abstract to reserve your spot at the Spring Showcase of Student Research and Creativity! Abstracts are due here by April 1. The Showcase will be April 25 1-3pm.

Congratulations to Emma Nani, Bryce Settlemier, George Burch, Bailey Milde, Azul Baltazar, and Ethan Smith who were accepted to present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Richmond VA. Bryce was also accepted to the Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium in Baltimore MD.

We are excited to welcome Madison, Meghan, Olga, and Laura as undergraduate research ambassadors. They, along with Sofia, Katelyn, Trevin, Alex, Emma, Bryce, Olivia, and Brianna, are working on some exciting projects. You can connect with them through this survey. 

Keep up with all of the news on our Instagram!

IMPORTANT DATES FOR AY 2025-2026

Table of important due dates and events for undergraduate research
September 11 Fall Supplies Grant Application due
October 3 Deadline to submit for SNCURCS 2025
November 15 SNCURCS 2025; Elon University
November 21 Fall Showcase of Student Research and Creativity, UNCW Library Discovery Hall 1st and 2nd floors
December 1

Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium applications portal close
December 5

National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) submission portal closes
February 4 Spring Supplies Grant Application due
March 17 Support for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (SURCA) applications due
March 24 CSURF Fellowships Competition application due
March 19-21 Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium; Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD
April 13-15 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR); Richmond VA
April 15 (tentative date) Summer Supply Grant Application due
April 21-25 National Undergraduate Research Week
April 25 Spring Showcase of Student Research and Creativity; UNCW Library

 

Contact Us

Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

Phone: 910.962.2703

csurf@uncw.edu

King Hall 2nd Floor

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