Small College/University Undergraduate Research Experience (SCURE)
Small College/University Undergraduate Research Experience (SCURE) supports undergraduates at Nebraska’s small colleges in faculty-led STEM research to encourage advanced study and STEM careers.
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Funder: Nebraska EPSCoR
Due Dates: December 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m. CST (Proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; project period February 1, 2027–January 31, 2028
Summary: Supports faculty-led undergraduate STEM research at Nebraska’s small public and private colleges and universities.
Key Information: Applicants must be faculty at eligible Nebraska institutions with annual institutional research expenditures below $8 million.
Description
Nebraska EPSCoR’s Small College/University Undergraduate Research Experience (SCURE) program supports undergraduate participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research at Nebraska’s small public and private colleges and universities, including community colleges. Funded through a National Science Foundation infrastructure grant, the program aims to encourage students to pursue graduate and professional degrees and increase the pool of students choosing STEM careers.
Awards support faculty-led projects that engage undergraduates directly in research. Funding can cover student stipends or payments, research supplies, and student travel to present research at relevant regional or national conferences within the United States. Nebraska EPSCoR anticipates funding approximately six proposals in the 2027 competition.
