Center for Undergraduate Research Experiences—Faculty Opportunities

The Center for Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) supports faculty in advancing research and creative inquiry through collaboration with undergraduate students. Explore upcoming events, professional development webinars, and funding opportunities designed to help you engage student researchers, strengthen your projects, and expand undergraduate research at Pace.

Funding Opportunities Faculty Webinar Series Undergraduate Research Presentations

For more information, visit the CURE website or contact Norma Quiridumbay, CURE director of operations, at nquiridumbay@pace.edu, or Maria Iacullo-Bird, PhD, assistant provost for research, at miacullobird@pace.edu.

2026–2027 Funding Opportunities

2026–2027 Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program Funded by Federal Work Study (FWS)

Looking for support for your research or creative inquiry project? The Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program provides opportunities for faculty to recruit student research assistants through Federal Work Study (FWS). The program also gives students valuable hands-on research experience while working alongside faculty mentors.

Faculty are invited to submit proposals for research assistantship positions tied to specific projects. Proposals will receive priority consideration through October 15, 2026. After that date, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted.

Undergraduate Research Assistantship Position Application

Fall 2026 Faculty Undergraduate Research Webinar Series

Join CURE for the Fall 2026 Faculty Undergraduate Research Webinar Series, featuring Maria Iacullo-Bird, PhD, assistant provost for research. These virtual sessions will help faculty explore undergraduate research resources, develop grant-writing skills, incorporate research into their courses, and pursue external funding opportunities.

Webinars will be held during Tuesday common hours, from 3:25 p.m. to 4:25 p.m:

All webinars take place on Tuesdays from 3:25 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.:

• September 29, 2026: Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Opportunities, Resources, and Advocacy
• October 13, 2026: Getting Started in Grant Writing and Incorporating Undergraduate Research
• November 10, 2026: Developing Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)
• December 8, 2026: Applying for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program Site or Supplement

Register for Webinars

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Research Presentation Series

Join CURE for the Fall 2026 Undergraduate Research Presentation Series, a series of virtual events showcasing the work of Pace University student scholars. Held during 12:10 p.m.–1:10 p.m. common hours from September 23 through November 9, the presentations highlight research and creative projects supported by University and external undergraduate research programs. Faculty are encouraged to attend, celebrate student achievements, and support the next generation of scholars.

• Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Computer Science
• Monday, September 28, 2026: Creative Arts
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026: Economics
• Monday, October 5, 2026, noon–1:00 p.m.: Humanities
• Monday, October 12, 2026: Psychology and Biology
• Friday, October 16, 2026: Social Justice and Environmental Studies
• Monday, October 19, 2026: Mathematics and Statistics
• Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Social Sciences
• Monday, October 26, 2026: Creative Arts
• Monday, November 2, 2026: Biology and Chemistry
• Monday, November 9, 2026: Humanities

Register for Presentation Series

For More Information

For more information, visit the CURE website or contact Norma Quiridumbay, CURE director of operations, at nquiridumbay@pace.edu, or Maria Iacullo-Bird, PhD, assistant provost for research, at miacullobird@pace.edu.