Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association (HCURA)

As the premier undergraduate research association at Harvard, HCURA (/hüra/) is dedicated to building an interdisciplinary research community.

A 2006 report entitled "Undergraduate Research Experiences at Harvard" found that many students found research to be one of the most rewarding experiences they encountered at Harvard. However, the same report also found that many undergraduates felt that research was never actively promoted within Harvard. The Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association (HCURA) was founded in 2007 in respon

se to this study and since then, the participation of undergraduates in research has steadily increased. Today, the research community at Harvard has expanded dramatically, with a significant portion of undergraduates submitting a thesis prior to graduation. As the premier undergraduate research association at Harvard, HCURA is dedicated to building an interdisciplinary research community. We have partnered with the newly established Harvard Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (OURI) to run our popular Peer Advising Program, which pairs freshmen interested in research with upperclassmen peer-advisers who guide each of the freshmen through the process of finding a lab, securing funding, and balancing lab work with other commitments. In addition, we collaborate with a number of Harvard departments to host seminars and socials in order to fortify the undergraduate research community here at Harvard. We are also committed to providing a forum for student researchers to present their research and interact with their peers. We believe that these efforts deserve a greater campus presence and that all undergraduate researchers should be proud of their contributions to the collective scholarship of our student body. To this end, we have hosted the annual Harvard Undergraduate Research Symposium (HURS) since our founding in 2007 in order to furnish an arena for students to share their work. The Symposiums have also created opportunities for faculty to connect with students, offering a unique educational experience for all participants. Recently, we have realized that it is important for undergraduates from other college campuses around the United States to come together and collectively present their research and interact with future colleagues. Thus, in January 2012, we are planning to launch the inaugural National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC).

12/29/2021

In light of the evolving global health situation involving Omicron, NCRC will be moving to a virtual platform this coming January. Though we were all excited to host our first in-person conference since the start of the pandemic, we are nevertheless thrilled to interact with all of our guests and attendees online. We had a very successful experience with our virtual platforms last year and are looking forward to yet another exciting event this winter. Our team is working diligently to transition so that NCRC 2022 may provide a safe and rewarding experience for its participants. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

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12/05/2021

The regular deadline for NCRC 2022 applications has passed, but we are still accepting late applications until 12/09/2021. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear keynotes delivered by these renowned experts!

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

11/29/2021

The application deadline for NCRC 2022 is just around the corner! We hope you will consider applying for the opportunity to connect with others who share a passion for research.

For more information, visit https://www.hcura.org/about-ncrc or contact [email protected].

11/22/2021

The deadline for NCRC 2022 applications is approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to engage with a global research community at the nation's largest student-run research conference. We look forward to hearing from you.

11/28/2020

Our applications for the 2021 National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) are open!
Visit www.hcura.org/ncrc-apply to apply by 12/10, our early deadline.
Because of this year’s circumstances, the conference will be virtual, and will be open to college students around the world, even if you are not presenting a project!
Learn about the groundbreaking research that your peers are doing, hear from distinguished keynote speakers, and participate in interactive virtual workshops. Apply now for the nation's largest student-run research conference!

10/10/2020

Calling all high school students: The Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association (HCURA) is pleased to announce its inaugural Brevia Research Writing Competition for high school students!
The top 3 winners will be published in Brevia, the official publication of HCURA and Harvard College’s premier popular research magazine. In addition, they will receive an opportunity to engage in a research conversation with a Harvard faculty member in the winners' discipline of interest as well as free admission to the nation’s largest undergraduate research conference where they can hear from esteemed keynote speakers. The top 10 winners will receive personal article feedback from Harvard faculty.

Please refer to the Brevia website (https://brevia.hcura.org) for additional details or contact brevia+[email protected] with remaining questions.

07/28/2020

Hi All! Just a reminder that August 1 is the last day to apply without a fee for the Harvard Science Research Conference (HSRC). If you or someone whom you know may be interested in participating, feel free to share the application link with them. Thank you to all those who have submitted applications!
Regular apps are due 9/1.

06/08/2020

The Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and the Black community within Harvard and across the nation.

The link to HCURA's full solidarity statement as well as further resources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u0xp7AkgdVktzn3BfhDYaTw_v_ZCZx853-xx-l0yd9E/edit

Silence is not an option. For yourself, your families, your peers, and your communities: speak up and be heard. Say their names and never forget.

04/22/2020

Thank you again to everyone who made NCRC 2020 a success! Here are some photos from the weekend!

04/22/2020

Hey everyone! We will be having an info session for anyone who may be interested in getting involved with HCURA this upcoming year! It will be over Zoom this Saturday, April 25th, from 7:30-8:30 PM EDT. Hope to see you all there!

01/22/2020

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