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The first Montana Undergraduate Research Student Leadership Retreat took place October 10-11, 2025, with student, faculty, and administrators from nine institutions across Montana. See photos and read more about the retreat!
Important Dates
Applications for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) are due December 5th.
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Event
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Description
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8/22/25
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Catapalooza
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Find the Undergraduate Research table and connect with us! |
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8/26/25
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Undergraduate Research Fair
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Faculty present research and potential opportunities for students. |
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9/14/25
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USP Fall and AY Proposals Due
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The USP provides funding for student research. |
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10/3/25
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Core Facilities Day
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Tour core facilities, learn more about services and instrumentation.
8:45am-3:30pm, SUB Ballrooms. Registration required. |
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10/4/25 and 11/1/25
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Honors Research Symposium
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Students in all colleges can apply to attend. The symposium is an opportunity for students to get an introduction to
academic research, career paths, advice, and opportunities for undergraduate research
on campus. Students receive 1 credit for this course that takes place on two fall
Saturdays.
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11/7/25
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USP Spring Application Portal Opens
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The USP provides funding for student research.
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12/5/25
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NCUR Applications Due
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The USP provides travel awards for undergraduates who are traveling to academic and professional conferences or
other events in which students will present or co-present original research or creative
works. These non-competitive grants are awarded on a rolling basis as funds allow,
so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
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1/18/26
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USP Spring Proposals Due
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