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2026-2027 CUR Nominations: CUR Board Director Nomination Form

Board Director (3 openings)

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is now accepting nominations for Director positions on the Board of Directors (BoD). The Board of Directors serve the CUR community by guiding the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring strong governance and financial oversight, and representing CUR within the broader higher education and research communities.

Why Serve?
Serving in CUR leadership is an opportunity to contribute at the highest level of impact - advancing the mission of CUR, guiding our community forward, and shaping the future of undergraduate research. Board members serve as stewards of CUR’s long-term sustainability and success, bringing strategic insight, accountability, and commitment to mission-driven leadership in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.

Board of Directors Expectations
The CUR Board of Directors is CUR’s highest governing body. Directors serve as fiduciaries with responsibility for the duty of care, loyalty, and obedience, and:
  • Attend and prepare for quarterly virtual Board meetings and the annual in-person June retreat (travel not funded by CUR)
  • Participate in Board working groups and training sessions
  • Guide CUR’s strategic direction and oversee financial health and compliance
  • Serve as ambassadors and advocates for CUR
  • Engage in CUR programming and represent the organization externally
  • Commit to serving the full term and maintain active CUR membership
Candidates should review the full call, available on our nominations and elections website, to learn more about the role and qualifications a successful candidate will demonstrate prior to submitting a nomination.

Deadline to apply is November 23, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern. Partial submissions will not be reviewed.
1.Nominee Information: The information included in this section should reflect the same information in your CUR profile, please ensure your CUR profile is up to date. If you need help updating your profile, contact us at cur@cur.org.(Required.)
2.Please share any links to supplemental information (e.g., CV, LinkedIn profile, biography, campus website, personal website, or blog)
3.Upload a condensed CV highlighting professional accomplishments and experience aligned with undergraduate research and the competencies outlined in the call for applications.

Document must be:
- 4 pages maximum
- Times New Roman, 11pt font size
- Saved as either a .pdf or .doc/.docx file(Required.)
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4.A statement highlighting how your experience and perspective on CUR’s future prepare you to serve as a Board Director. (750 words maximum)(Required.)
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5.By selecting “Yes” below, you verify you have read the CUR Volunteer Leadership Handbook and agree to follow the roles + responsibilities and volunteer leadership policies included if selected.(Required.)
6.By selecting “Yes” below, you confirm that you understand that securing financial support to attend events will be your responsibility and will not be reimbursed by CUR.(Required.)