Center for Undergraduate Research

Call Directions Website Contact the school

Center for Undergraduate Research An official page of the University of Maine.

UMaine UG Students are invited to engage in a culture of independent learning & to participate in the creation of new knowledge The Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) invites University of Maine students to become engaged in a culture of independent learning and to participate in the creation of new knowledge. Through active student-faculty collaborations and mentoring partnerships, students can develop the tools needed to advance research while becoming more engaged with the community.
~ CUGR provides UMaine students and faculty with:
*Fellowship and scholarship opportunities during the academic year and summer semester,
*Organizes an annual showcase where students are given the opportunity to share their research with peers and the university and local communities
*Assists in filling research jobs on campus with highly qualified undergraduate students
*Provides funding for undergraduate student research

Have you submitted your CUGR/MSGC Academic Year Fellowship Proposal yet? They're due by 11:59 PM on Friday, October 9th....
09/25/2026

Have you submitted your CUGR/MSGC Academic Year Fellowship Proposal yet? They're due by 11:59 PM on Friday, October 9th.

Students from ALL majors are encouraged to apply!

Check out our website for more information: umaine.edu/cugr

We'll be tabling at the Union next Tuesday, September 22nd, from noon to 2:00 pm! Come see us to talk about opportunitie...
09/17/2026

We'll be tabling at the Union next Tuesday, September 22nd, from noon to 2:00 pm!

Come see us to talk about opportunities for fellowships and at UMSS27, and also enter for a chance to win one of four prize boxes loaded with treats and fun activities to relax with during the semester!

The CUGR/MSGC Graduate Fellowship Call for Proposals is OPEN!Eligible graduate students are encouraged to submit a propo...
09/08/2026

The CUGR/MSGC Graduate Fellowship Call for Proposals is OPEN!

Eligible graduate students are encouraged to submit a proposal by the December 1st deadline. Students with the highest scoring proposals will receive a monetary fellowship award to put toward your project. Projects must be broadly aligned with NASA's current research areas.

Visit our website for more information: umaine.edu/cugr

The CUGR Academic Year Fellowship Call for Proposals is OPEN!Undergraduate students from all disciplines and majors are ...
09/08/2026

The CUGR Academic Year Fellowship Call for Proposals is OPEN!

Undergraduate students from all disciplines and majors are encouraged to submit a proposal detailing your creative activity or research project idea. Students with high-scoring proposals will receive a monetary fellowship award to put toward their project.

Visit our website for more information!

umaine.edu/cugr

Welcome to Academic Year 26-27! We'll be announcing our Fellowship Call for Proposals in the very near future. Check bac...
08/26/2026

Welcome to Academic Year 26-27!

We'll be announcing our Fellowship Call for Proposals in the very near future. Check back here and our website for more information and dates.

We hope you have an amazing year!

The Center for Undergraduate Research wishes you a Happy Independence Day!
07/04/2026

The Center for Undergraduate Research wishes you a Happy Independence Day!

We're looking at some high temperatures and even higher heat indexes over the coming days. Keep yourself and others safe...
07/01/2026

We're looking at some high temperatures and even higher heat indexes over the coming days. Keep yourself and others safe by practicing these heat-beating tips from the CUGR and UMSS teams!

Check out our most recent Student Spotlight feature on Zechariah Hoeft!Zechariah's work is focused on coatings that will...
04/02/2026

Check out our most recent Student Spotlight feature on Zechariah Hoeft!

Zechariah's work is focused on coatings that will create oil and grease barriers for food packaging. Read more about his project on our website:

Today's the last day to submit your creative activity and research abstracts for UMSS26! Open to ALL majors and discipli...
03/27/2026

Today's the last day to submit your creative activity and research abstracts for UMSS26! Open to ALL majors and disciplines!

Submit your project today to present your work to the greater UMaine community and beyond, on April 17th at the New Balance Field House. Celebrate your hard work and show it off to faculty, staff, students, legislators, community members, and local business leaders.

We can't wait to celebrate you and your accomplishments!

Looking for a summer internship? The Maine Sea Grant is looking for a student to assist with their Sea-Run Fish Research...
03/20/2026

Looking for a summer internship?

The Maine Sea Grant is looking for a student to assist with their Sea-Run Fish Research!

Send your resume, statement of intent and most recent transcript to [email protected] to apply. Application Deadline is April 1, 2026.

Address

143 Corbett Hall
Orono, ME
04469

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12075813583

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Center for Undergraduate Research posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Center for Undergraduate Research:

Shortcuts

Share

Category