Center for Undergraduate Research
Supporting students, mentors, and instructors engaged in research.

Mentor Awards

The Center offers two awards to recognize undergraduate research mentors:

 

K. Barbara Schowen Undergraduate Research Mentor Award

Award: $1,000
Eligibility: any KU Lawrence campus tenure-track or tenured faculty member.
Learn more about the Schowen Mentor Award...

 

Undergraduate Research Mentor Award

Award: $1,000
Eligibility: any KU Lawrence Campus non-tenure-track faculty member, instructor, staff member, postdoctoral researcher, or graduate student.
Learn more about the Undergraduate Research Mentor Award...

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