Colleges, universities, and community colleges in North Carolina host a symposium each year to showcase N.C. undergraduate student research and creative work. SNCURCS (pronounced as ‘snickers’) provides undergraduate scholars in all fields a forum to share the results of their work through posters, presentations, performances, and works of art.
If you’re a sophomore in North Carolina, you’re also eligible for the George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Award to support ongoing undergraduate research. Applications for 2025-2026 awards will be accepted September 2-October 3, 2025 11:59 P.M.
SNCURCS 2025 will be co-hosted by Elon University and Forsyth Tech Community College on November 15, 2025.
Abstract and Registration Deadlines: 11:59 P.M. October 3, 2025 (presenters will be contacted regarding their submission status by October 20, 2025)
Registration Fee: $30/person
Students should consult with their research mentor, the research program director/coordinator at their school (if applicable), or another institution representative about financial support for their registration.
Institutions paying for their students will receive an invoice after the close of registration. To facilitate accurate accounting and prevent overcharging, institutions should provide the names of covered students as soon as possible to Eric Hall at ehall@elon.edu.
Presentation Types: Oral Presentations, Poster Presentations, and Exhibit/Performance Presentations