| Abbreviation | CUR |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1987 |
| Merger of | National Conference on Undergraduate Research |
| Type | Professional association |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
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The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is a U.S. not-for-profit 501(c)(3), non-partisan professional association founded in 1987 that supports and promotes high-quality mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. CUR defines undergraduate research as “a mentored investigation or creative inquiry conducted by undergraduates that seeks to make a scholarly or artistic contribution to knowledge.” CUR has a membership of over 13,000 students, faculty, staff, and administrators and 700 academic institutions. The activities and services of CUR are wide-ranging and include educational programming, consulting services, conferences, advocacy, and publications. CUR is staffed by an executive director, Lindsay Currie, and a team of association professionals based in Maryland.