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2026-2027 CUR Nominations: CUR Division Representatives Nomination Form

CUR Division Representative (Number of openings available vary by Division)

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is now accepting nominations for Division Representatives across all divisions. Division Representatives serve as programmatic leaders within CUR, advancing the organization's mission by fostering community, developing educational initiatives, and supporting engagement within their division and across the broader CUR network. They play a key role in cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community that advances opportunities, belonging, and innovation in undergraduate research.

Why Serve?
Serving as a CUR Division Representative is an opportunity to build community, support professional learning, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen undergraduate research within your discipline and across CUR. Representatives help create meaningful opportunities for connection, engagement, and collaboration while gaining valuable leadership experience within a national organization dedicated to advancing excellence in undergraduate research.

Division Representative Expectations
Division Representatives support members of their division in activities and programs that align with CUR's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values. Representatives serve as programmatic leaders and:
  • Participate in divisional meetings and required CUR leadership gatherings, including the Annual Leadership Meeting
  • Act as ambassadors for CUR within their institutions and the broader undergraduate research community
  • Develop educational content, programs, and initiatives that support divisional members and align with CUR's strategic priorities
  • Foster connection, mentorship, and engagement within their division and across the CUR community
  • Collaborate with fellow Division Representatives, Councilors, CUR staff, and organizational leadership to advance divisional goals and initiatives
  • Serve on divisional committees, task forces, or working groups as needed
  • Engage in CUR programming
  • Commit to a three-year 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 relevant supplemental information (e.g., CV, LinkedIn profile, biography, campus website, personal website, or blog)(Required.)
3.Please select your Primary Division:(Required.)
4.Describe your involvement in undergraduate research activities within the context of your institution and its mission. (300 words or less)(Required.)
5.Share how you have helped broaden participation and expand access to undergraduate research. (300 words or less.)(Required.)
6.Division Representatives serve as programmatic leaders within the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR), advancing the organization’s mission by fostering community, developing educational initiatives, and supporting engagement within their division and across the broader CUR network. Division Representatives play a key role in cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community that advances opportunities, belonging, and innovation in undergraduate research in alignment with the organizations strategic plan.

In what ways would you use your experience, skills, and perspective to contribute to this purpose? (300 words or less)(Required.)
7.If you have previously served as a Division Representative (formerly Division Councilor), what contributions would you like to highlight? (optional, 300 words or less)
8.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.)