Additional Research Opportunities

Additional Research Opportunities

Updated July 1, 2023

CURAS is proud to support its undergraduates as they pursue numerous scholarly and research activities, both inside and beyond the Creighton University campus. Use the list below to explore, but know this is a non-exhaustive list and you should also take the time to look into the many other opportunities that exist.

CURAS is happy to consult and support undergraduate students with their search. Please contact CURAS@creighton.edu with any questions.

Internal Opportunities

Internships with the IDEA Hub

Other Resources

Research for Credit

Students can participate in research for graded credit. Ask your faculty mentor for permission to enroll for the independent research course that is available within their department.

Travel Grants

CURAS is happy to aid students in travel-related expenses of research and creative activity. Travel Grants allow students to be reimbursed for travel-related expenses, such as transportation and flights, hotel and registration, as well as meals.

  • Up to $800 for domestic/national travel.
  • Up to $1500 for foreign/international travel.

Applications* are accepted through the Student Travel CURAS BlueQ.

*Applications are accepted year-round and must be approved two weeks before the event. Itemized receipts should be submitted as soon as possible upon your return. All receipts must include the name of the business, date of purchase, an itemized list of the purchase, the total amount, and proof of payment (e.g., the last 4 digits of your credit card). Receipts for airfare need to include your name and the flights taken. Receipts cannot include alcohol purchases.

External Opportunities

Summer Opportunities for Scientists

Summer Opportunities for Scientists

Summer Opportunities for Humanities and Social Science Students