UCARE student applicants write a proposal to conduct a research or creative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The program supports original work in every field and major, ranging from agriculture, arts, architecture, education, engineering, humanities, journalism, and sciences.
A critical step for prospective undergraduate researchers in finalizing their UCARE application is submitting a written project proposal. Read on about effective resources as you continue developing your project roadmap!
Come Learn More About UCARE
On January 28th, from 1:00pm-1:50pm, the Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST) will host a UCARE information session just for transfer students. Please join us to learn more and ask questions!
UCARE Writing Workshop Recording (Part 1)
Focuses on brainstorming a research topic as well as utilizing tools to assist with idea generation and development.
UCARE Writing Workshop Recording (Part 2)
Focuses on the “elements of a successful proposal” for UCARE as well as a deep-dive into our evaluation rubric.
UCARE Deadline Drop-In Hours
February 6th, 9th, and 10th – Nebraska Union Room 225
From 9:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm
To be eligible for UCARE support, applicants must be full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and have between 30 to 120 credit hours by May 2026. Students from all majors and disciplines are welcome.
As always, students, faculty, and staff can learn more about the program and find additional resources on the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships’ website ,
or they can contact Kali Patterson via e-mail or phone with any questions!
More details at: https://uraf.unl.edu/