Nebraska Small Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Research Experiences (SCURE) Awards
Forecasted
Nebraska EPSCoR’s SCURE Awards fund faculty-led undergraduate STEM research projects at small Nebraska colleges to foster student engagement and interest in STEM careers.
Funder: Nebraska EPSCoR
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; typically one-year project duration.
Summary: Supports faculty-led undergraduate STEM research experiences at small Nebraska colleges and universities to boost student engagement and STEM career interest.
Description
The Nebraska Small Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Research Experiences (SCURE) Awards, administered by Nebraska EPSCoR, are designed to increase undergraduate participation in research at small public and private institutions across Nebraska. The program aims to foster interest in graduate and professional STEM careers by funding faculty-led research projects that engage undergraduate students in hands-on research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Supported by an NSF infrastructure grant, the SCURE Awards seek to expand the pipeline of students pursuing advanced study and careers in STEM fields.
