The National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) provides support to faculty and students who are engaged in undergraduate research. The annual NCUR conference showcases the research done by undergraduates in all fields of study. Students can give oral presentations, participate in poster sessions, present original artwork, or give a performance in dance, music and theater. The conference, held in various locations throughout the country, is typically two and a half days, with an opportunity to explore the local area and hear plenary lectures by famous authors, scientists and performing artists.

The NCUR 2010 annual conference (http://www.umt.edu/ncur2010/) will be held at the University of Montana from Thursday, April 15 to Saturday, April 17. For a select number of students, Lafayette College will support and arrange for participation in the NCUR 2010 annual conference. The College, through the Academic Research Committee, will decide which students we can provide support for. If you are interested in receiving financial support from Lafayette College in order to participate in the NCUR 2010 conference, you should be aware of several deadlines. The first deadline is submission of the NCUR 2010 form to Professor Wayne Leibel (leibelw@lafayette.edu), Director of Research Services, or Ms. Simona Glaus (glauss@lafayette.edu). The Academic Research Committee will review the applications and decide on which applicants the College will support. The next deadline is submission of the abstract to NCUR on December 4. The rest of the important dates and deadlines are given below.

Important Dates:
November 4- Deadline for submission of the NCUR 2010 form to Professor Leibel or Ms.Simona Glaus (Faculty mentor needs to submit his/her letter, too).
November 23 - Notification of ARC's decision
December 4 - Abstract due to NCUR
January 15 - Notification of NCUR's decision
January 15 - Online conference registration opens
February 26 - Early conference registration ends
April 14 - Leave for Missoula, Montana
April 15-17 NCUR 2010 conference
April 17- Return to Easton