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 91ºÚÁÏÍø. 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.
Our office is proud to be part of the Ascend Centers.
Upcoming CURCA Events
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FUSE 2025 Poster Session
July 23 (Wednesday)
10:00 AM — NoonLocation: DAH Cottrell 172Join our FUSE 2025 cohort as they present their research from this summer in a poster session. The session will begin at 10 am and is located in the Cottrell Center, Ballroom (172) in Dahlonega on Wednesday, July 23. This event is free and open to the public. Please come and support our students and undergraduate research!
Programs Timeline
Fall Semester
- Fall Travel Grants due third Friday in September
- Student-Faculty Collaborative Mini-Grants due last Friday in September
Spring Semester
- Spring Travel Grants due last Friday in January
- Faculty Undergraduate Summer Engagement (FUSE), faculty apply in early February and students are hired to research teams in March/April
- Annual Research Conference, submit a 250-word abstract by mid-February for a chance to present your research. The conference is in March and free to attend
- CURCA Faculty Excellence Award, Faculty apply in early April for this prestigious award
