ISU Events and Research Conference Opportunities
Our office offers several opportunities for students to present their research at local, state, and national conferences.
Idaho State University Research and Creative Works Symposium
This event is an opportunity for undergraduate students to practice their presentation skills about their research. Students of all disciplines and degree levels can submit their in-progress or completed scholarly works to network with other students, faculty, and the community. The event is a campus-wide celebration of research and creative works.
Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research, (ICUR)
The Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research (ICUR) is a celebration showcasing the leading edge of undergraduate research in all disciplines.
Transportation, lodging, and some meals are free.
Other Research Opportunities
The Idaho Undergraduate Research Conference is scheduled for 2026.
"We invite you and your students to attend and participate in the Idaho Conference for Undergraduate Research (ICUR) held at Boise State University on Wednesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 16, 2026."
If you or your colleagues are conducting research related to energy–water systems, you may be interested in the Summer Authentic Research Experience (SARE), sponsored by the Idaho EPSCoR office through the I-CREWS project. Faculty from two- and four-year colleges and universities across Idaho are encouraged to apply. Faculty applications are now open: https://idahocrews.org/
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Internships
INL Internships Website
The Idaho National Laboratory offers paid internships for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to work with top scientists and engineers on real-world projects. Opportunities are available in STEM fields such as nuclear engineering, chemistry, and computer science—as well as business, communications, and logistics.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Full-time student at an accredited high school or college (semester before and after the internship)
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Minimum 3.0 GPA
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International students must have Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization
Application Requirements:
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Latest college transcripts
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Current résumé or CV
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Current class schedule (or diploma if graduated within six months)
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
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CUR promotes high-quality, collaborative research opportunities for faculty and students worldwide. It offers conferences, mentoring, and professional development to strengthen undergraduate research experiences and foster inclusivity and collaboration across disciplines.
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
Program Details
A free summer program for college students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and more. Participants gain academic enrichment, clinical exposure, and professional development at partner institutions nationwide.
Eligibility:
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College freshman, sophomore, or eligible junior (≤90 credits)
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Minimum GPA: 2.5
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U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient
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Preference for students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
Deadline: February 5 (11:59 PM EST)
ABRCMS – Call for Session Proposals
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ABRCMS invites proposals and participation in its national conference aimed at broadening diversity in biomedical and behavioral sciences. The conference supports students, mentors, and professionals in STEM through collaboration and research sharing.
Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP)
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IBP works to expand and diversify the STEM workforce by connecting underrepresented students with research and funding opportunities, while supporting inclusive faculty and institutional development.
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
NSF REU Information
The NSF REU program offers intensive, paid research experiences for undergraduates across all NSF-supported disciplines. Students apply directly to REU Sites and may receive stipends, housing, meals, and travel support.
Idaho INBRE Program
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The Idaho INBRE network enhances biomedical research and education statewide through collaboration among universities, colleges, and the Idaho Veterans Research and Education Foundation. It provides mentorship, training, and internship opportunities to strengthen Idaho’s health research capacity.
Full Proposals Due: February 13, 2026 (11:59 PM PDT)
Earliest Start Date: 2026
National Conference:
The Office for Research has some funding to support student travel to national conferences. Please talk to your faculty mentor about your research-specific conferences—Contact Sonia Martinez for funding opportunities.
Summer Authentic Research Experiences (SARE) is designed to engage Idaho undergraduates in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields related to I-CREWS research and increase the number and preparation of skilled scientists and engineers in I-CREWS fields (geosciences, biological sciences, social sciences, and resilience science, computational modeling, machine learning and artificial intelligence) to provide analytical outcomes to proactively address the impacts of meteorological, population, and technological change on energy-water (E-W) systems.
Student priority deadline: February 14, 2025 (closes May 2, 2025)
Idaho State University is an institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research.
2024 ICUR Session Gallery
