Support for Research
Once you have settled on your major course of study, you might consider pursuing a research or creative project with the help of a faculty advisor. Utilizing all the resources that a major research university has to offer, you'll have the opportunity to synthesize the cumulative knowledge you've gained during your academic career at UB.
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
UB's Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA) serves as a starting point for UB students who wish to collaborate in research and creative projects with the university's renowned faculty. By offering workshops and seminars, the center assists you in planning and preparing to perform effective research. Opportunities for research and creative projects are collected from faculty throughout the university community and posted on the center's Web site for you to explore and pursue. The center will also help you to seek funding for your work and help you find avenues to present and publish your research findings or creative work. Learn more about CURCA
Research Exploration Academy
The Research Exploration Academy is an inclusive and diverse community of student and faculty scholars that fosters and rewards creativity and collaboration. This academy experience will expose you to the various ways research is conducted at UB. Keep in mind that the term "research" isn't exclusive to realm of "science". Yes, physicists and biologists conduct research, but so do historians and scholars of English literature. Learn more about the Research Exploration Academy