Every day at the University at Buffalo, our students and distinguished faculty engage in research projects that ignite the intellect and enliven the learning process. Through the Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (CURCA), you too can be a part of this exciting world of discovery.

Ranked among the nation’s leading research universities, UB is committed to nurturing and supporting research and creative work across all academic disciplines. As a UB undergraduate, you are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the wonderful research going on around campus. The center has been established to assist undergraduate students in finding challenging research opportunities that match their academic interests and career goals. Our office will also help you and your faculty mentor get the most out of your projects through interactive workshops, hosting events that display and showcase your efforts and in sharing with you unique funding opportunities aimed at furthering the scope of your project.

Please take some time to get familiar with our services. From the menu above you can:

  • explore the current research opportunities available. There you will find application requirements and links to faculty mentors who are conducting research and offering undergraduates the opportunity to explore alongside them.
  • find out about national and international scholarship and fellowship opportunities offered through UB, and see why an undergraduate research experience would be vital to your application.
  • learn more about past undergraduate student research and creative work and see what interesting projects were displayed at the annual Celebration of Academic Excellence research fair.
  • apply for Student Research Award, a process that mirrors the grant application process your faculty researcher goes through when looking to fund their project. By applying through this formal process, you will gain valuable experience in grant writing and if you application is approved, you will have earned additional funding towards your research or creative endeavor.

The Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities is here to assist you as you build great relationships with faculty mentors in your field of interest, add impressive experiences to your resume and learn lessons that will last you a lifetime. We in the CURCA office look forward to assisting you.