Your researchdeserves an audience.
Whether you're presenting groundbreaking research, volunteering your time, or joining our leadership team—there's a place for you at URC@UNC.
Share your discovery.
Important Dates
Submissions Open
Abstract portal opens for all undergraduate researchers
Submission Deadline
All abstracts must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST
Review & Notifications
Abstracts reviewed and acceptance decisions sent via email
Conference
Two days of presentations, workshops, and awards at UNC Chapel Hill
The submission portal opens April 1, 2026
Prepare your abstract now. Include your research question, methodology, key findings, and significance. Faculty advisor information required.
Be part of something.
Day-of Volunteers
Help with registration, wayfinding, session support, and attendee assistance during the conference.
Marketing Committee
Create social media content, design promotional materials, and spread the word across campus.
Review Committee
Evaluate submitted abstracts and provide constructive feedback to applicants.
Logistics Team
Coordinate venues, catering, materials, and technical requirements for the event.
Volunteer applications open August 2026
Get Notified→Lead the future.
Join our executive team and help shape the inaugural Undergraduate Research Conference at UNC. Applications for the founding committee are open now.
Finance Chair
Logistics Lead
Conference Experience Lead
Grant Writing Lead
Public Relations Director
Web Development Lead
Common questions.
Any undergraduate student currently enrolled at an accredited institution who has conducted research under faculty supervision.
Yes, as long as the research was conducted during your undergraduate studies and you are still an undergraduate at the time of the conference.
We offer poster presentations (all tracks) and oral presentations (limited slots, competitive selection).
No, abstract submission is completely free. There is a nominal registration fee for accepted presenters.
You may only submit one abstract per person. Choose the track that best fits your research.
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