We're not your average poster session. Join us on Oct. 16 and present your original research to an audience of your peers!
19/10/2025
What a day! 🌟
Undergraduate researchers from across the country took the stage at for the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium, sharing discoveries, ideas and a passion for innovation.
From chemistry to computer science, from engineering to economics, GCURS presenters impressed with their clarity, creativity and confidence. đź‘Ź
Thank you to our student speakers, mentors, and volunteers for making GCURS 2025 our biggest and brightest yet! 💙🦉
15/10/2025
🌟 Welcome to Rice University, GCURS 2025 researchers!
We’re thrilled to host talented undergraduates nationwide presenting their research today at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium. This Rice tradition connects future scholars with graduate programs and faculty mentors.
“GCURS was one of my first experiences sharing my research beyond my home university,” said Dr. Samantha Yruegas, a CPRIT Scholar and the James and Deborah T. Godwin Assistant Professor of Chemistry. “That opportunity helped spark my passion for mentorship and diversity in science. I’m excited to see the next generation of researchers find their voice here at Rice.”
From chemistry to computer science, music to materials, your curiosity and creativity fuel discovery. Welcome to campus and the Rice research community.
05/09/2025
Don’t have weekend plans? Now you do 🎉 This is your LAST chance to apply to GCURS—deadline is Monday, Sept. 8! Got questions? Email [email protected]. We can’t wait to see your application!
29/08/2025
⏰ One week left! The GCURS 2025 deadline is September 8—don’t miss your chance to showcase your research. Apply today at gcursapply.rice.edu!
22/08/2025
Mark your calendars—GCURS is back this fall, October 17–19! The weekend kicks off with Friday departmental events, continues Saturday with student research presentations, and wraps up Sunday with panels and grad school prep sessions.
Ready to take part? Explore our sections and apply today at gcurs.rice.edu!
15/08/2025
You’re probably wondering—what exactly is GCURS? We’ve traded the standard poster session for an engaging 10–12 minute oral presentation, giving students the space to showcase their research!
We’re just a month away from the 2025 GCURS application deadline on September 8! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more information about this prestigious undergraduate research conference — stay tuned!
09/04/2025
Are you interested in showcasing your research to peers and faculty? Here is your chance! GCURS will take place on October 18-19 this year! Applications open in the summer—sign up to stay informed here: https://gcurs.rice.edu/get-updates
03/02/2025
Thinking about summer research? Apply to our REU programs by the priority deadline on Feb. 15!
29/08/2024
The GCURS deadline is just one month away! Don’t miss your chance to present your research and explore Rice's campus. Apply now and be part of this exciting event!
26/08/2024
You know what's very demure, very mindful? Coming to our informative GCURS session to ask all your questions! Join us today from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Central Time for a webinar hosted by Carly Graverson, a former participant and current Rice graduate student. Register here: https://gradadmissions.rice.edu/register/?id=999675be-9463-4f0a-8fce-2b5850927a85
10/07/2023
It's here, it's finally here! Applications for the 2023 Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium are now open! We hope you'll apply to join us this October in Houston for a day of , fellowship and fun! Visit gcurs.rice.edu to get started.
Why GUCRS?
"GCURS gave me an opportunity to hone my presentation preparation and deliverance skills. It also connected me with highly-talented individuals that I still keep in contact with." - Wesley Combs, University of Houston
"My favorite thing about the symposium was going to another country and watching university life unfold in a different context." - Daniela Del RĂo, UNAM
"GCURS really helped me to gain strong presentation and communication skills. It helped me expand my understanding of the different research projects going on in the field and look into different techniques that I was not familiar with that others incorporated into their work." - Raniyah Nathani, Texas A&M
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The Gulf Cost Undergraduate Research Symposium - not your average poster session.
Welcome to the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium, one of the longest-running and most prestigious undergraduate research symposiums in the United States!
We hope you’ll join us virtually on Oct. 31 to present your original research discoveries to an audience of peers and faculty mentors!
Hosted annually by Rice University, GCURS provides current undergraduates the opportunity to present their original research discoveries to scholars from around the world. Not only does GCURS foster interdisciplinary, intercollegiate camaraderie, it offers an introduction to Houston, the fourth-largest and most diverse city in the nation.
GCURS is unique in many ways, but a significant one is that it is not a poster presentation. We believe the ability to explain your research to a diverse audience is an essential skill for all student researchers and prospective graduate students to master. GCURS was established to give undergraduate researchers in the southeast the opportunity to practice and to master that skill. Participants give 10-12 minute oral presentations on their original research or course project. After the presentation, they are coached by faculty and graduate student advisers and receive mentoring and feedback on their presentation skills and their work.
Fill out our interest form here. Applications open in August 2020.
