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2026-2027 CUR Nominations: CUR Presidential Line Nomination Form

Presidential Line (1 openings)

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is now accepting nominations for the Presidential Line (Treasurer, President-Elect, President, Immediate Past President) 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.

Presidential Line Responsibilities
In addition to Board responsibilities, the Presidential Line serves as CUR’s Board officers through a four-year progression:
  • Treasurer (Year 1): Focuses on financial oversight and strategic resource alignment; leads the Finance Committee; serves on the Executive and Compensation Committees and the Council
  • President-Elect (Year 2): Engages in organizational preparation, strategy development, and leadership training; serves on the Executive and Compensation Committees; Chairs the Council
  • President (Year 3): Serves as the chair of the Board; oversees strategic implementation; serves on the Executive and Compensation Committees; and partners closely with the Executive Officer
  • Immediate Past President (Year 4): Chairs the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee; serves on the Executive and Compensation Committees; and provides continuity to the Presidential Line
These roles are designed to ensure institutional memory, strategic continuity, and strong, future-focused leadership. Candidates for the Presidential Line must demonstrate deep understanding of CUR’s mission, strategic priorities, and governance needs, and must be prepared for a sustained, high-impact leadership commitment.

Presidential leaders will:
  • Dedicate significant time to CUR’s strategic priorities and initiatives
  • Lead board performance assessment and volunteer pipeline development
  • Serve on the Executive and Compensation Committees
  • Oversee EO evaluation, governance, and CUR’s public voice
  • Participate in leadership development and cultivate effective working relationships

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.Upload a statement describing your vision for ensuring CUR’s long-term sustainability and success over the next 5–10 years. What opportunities and challenges do you see for the organization, and how would you help position CUR to thrive? (750 words maximum)(Required.)
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5.Upload a statement describing what you believe are the most important responsibilities of a Board member and officer, and how would you approach those responsibilities? (750 words maximum)(Required.)
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6.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.)
7.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.)