Events

Have questions about research? CURF Research Peer Advisors (RPAs) hosting weekly advising hours in the CURF office, College Hall G08/09. Drop in anytime to talk to fellow undergraduate students about their experiences doing research at Penn and get some tips on how to find a mentor, where to find funding, and much more. 

On August 27, stop by to chat with Nicole Chung (Neuroscience and Nutrition Science) and Ivy Ding (Neuroscience). RPAs can advise students interested in any academic discipline.

CURF’s Fall Expo is an exciting celebration of undergraduate research. Over 350 undergraduates are eager to share their research with you. Enjoy learning about the array of opportunities embraced by students at Penn. Stop by any time!

Interested in applying for independent research funding from CURF this fall? Come learn how you can better position yourself to be a competitive applicant for the College Alumni Society Research Grant or Vagelos Undergraduate Research Grant. This workshop will cover common elements of grant applications, tips for writing a strong research proposal and budget, and common mistakes to avoid. Even if you are not planning to apply for a grant this semester, this is a great opportunity to start learning about the CURF grants and the skills that will make you a stronger writer and communicator of your research!

Undergraduate students applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) are invited to participate in this interactive writing workshop led by the Science Outreach Initiative and CURF. You will learn basic grant writing skills, information about writing for the GRFP specifically, and have the opportunity to workshop your ideas for your proposal. Students will leave knowing what characteristics the NSF is looking for and how to craft a narrative of their personal experiences that highlights those characteristics. Session participants will also receive instructions on how to get one-on-one essay feedback before NSF deadlines.

Space is limited, so make sure to register early.

Join us in the CURF office on September 22 to meet a representative from the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. This is a fellowship opportunity that provides merit-based graduate study funding for New Americans, immigrants, and children of immigrants who are poised to make significant contributions to US culture, society, and academia.

Do you have work-study funding and an interest in research? Join CURF staff and Research Peer Advisors to learn about how to utilize work study to engage in undergraduate research!

Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the UK? Join a representative from the office of Student Admissions & Access at the University of Cambridge for a presentation on all things Cambridge, like:

• What is it like to study at Cambridge?
• What grades do you need?
• How do you apply?
• Which programs do you offer?
• How much does it cost?