Present at CURE

The 16th annual Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) will be held on April 28, 2026. All undergraduates are encouraged to present their research, creative inquiry, service-learning, community-based research and engagement projects.

CURE provides an opportunity for students to gain practical skills, presenting their work in a professional setting.

  • November 3

    • Presenter registration opens
    • Review the abstract video before submitting registration
    • You will receive a confirmation email immediately upon submitting your registration
  • March 24

    • Registration closes at 3 p.m.
    • You will receive confirmation of your presenter timeslot approximately two to three weeks prior to the conference
  • April 16

    • Submit your proposal by 3 p.m.
    • Posters submitted by the deadline will be printed for you free of charge and displayed at the event for you
    • Posters not submitted by the deadline will be the responsibility of the presenter to print
  • May 1

    Awardees will be notified.

Contact Us

Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning
Holmes Student Center 264-266
engage@niu.edu