Welcome to the UNH Manchester URC
The Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is a celebration of academic excellence at the University of New Hampshire. The URC is open to students in ALL majors and disciplines. Now in its 25th year, the university-wide URC spotlights the research, scholarship, and creativity of undergraduates from all UNH colleges and departments, making it one of the largest and most diverse conferences of its kind in the country!
The URC is open to all undergraduates from all majors, making it unique in its academic diversity. You have the opportunity to:
- Participate in one of the largest undergraduate research conferences in the country a standout addition to any resume
- Sharing your work with friends, family and the UNH and local communities in a professional conference setting
- Develop a close, focused relationship with a faculty mentor
The URC is one of the largest and most diverse conferences of its kind in the nation, showcasing student work from every discipline and major at UNH. The conference features over 20 events and 1,800 student presenters, with 300+ UNH faculty members serving as advisers. The role you play in teaching and supporting students with their research cannot be overstated. By encouraging your students to participate in the URC you are giving them their first taste of a professional-level conference.
Click here for more information and to view the Faculty Resource Guide.
If you have questions, please review the URC FAQs, or contact UNH Manchester Project Coordinator Mary Young.
- Chat with your faculty mentor. Your first step is to chat with your faculty adviser about presenting at the URC
- Review URC info. Read through the information on UNH's URC pages so you know what to expect and which steps to take.
- Register. Register for the URC by completing the URC registration form. For questions, please contact Mary Young at mary.young@unh.edu.
You'll need the following information to register your project:
- The title of your presentation
- Your faculty mentor's name ("Adviser")
- The event(s) at which you will be presenting.
- Information for other presenters ("Authors") including name, major, class/rank and home town/home state
Preparing for the URC can be exciting, but also stressful. For many students this is the first time they have ever produced a scientific research poster or presented their findings in a PowerPoint presentation.
Here are some resources to help make your URC participation an unforgettable and rewarding experience:
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of this year’s event!
