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Important Dates – Present Your Research

High-PURCS

– HPU Research and Creativity Symposium –

Abstracts open spring semester. See the High-PURCS website 
Location: Qubein Conference Center
Date: April 14, 2026

Online Abstract Submissions Opens:
January 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline:
March 13, 2026
Symposium: April 14, 2026

SNCURCS

– State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium –

Location: Elon University and Forsyth Tech Community College
Date: November 15, 2025
No Registration Required for non-presenters. For more information go to www.sncurcs.org
Registration Opens: September 2025
Abstract Submission Opens: September 2025
Abstract Deadline: October 3, 2025
Barthalmus Research Grant Deadline: October 3, 2025
Registration Closes: October 3, 2025
Symposium: November 15, 2025

NCAS

– North Carolina Academy of Sciences –

Location: Elon University
Date: 2026

Online Abstract Submissions Opens:
January 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline:
March 2026
Conference Registration Deadline: March 2026

NCUR

– National Conference on Undergraduate Research –

Location: Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA
Date: April 13-15, 2026
Largest undergraduate conference in the country!
For more information go to NCUR 2026

Abstract Portal Opens: September 9, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline: December 5, 2025
Regular Registration Deadline: January 14, 2026
Early Registration Deadline: January 30, 2026
Regular Registration Deadline: March 6, 2026
Conference: April 13-15, 2026

HPU students may apply for a URCW grant for funds to attend.