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Events, workshops, and special program opportunities

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Research and Scholarship Conference (RASC) 2027 – Save the Date!

The 29th Annual Undergraduate Exposition, the 35th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, and the Annual Faculty Scholarship Celebration’s combined event returns through the Research and Scholarship Conference (RASC)

The Research and Scholarship Conference returns March 17-18, 2027, with in-person showcases of student and faculty research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. Join us for a full day of engagement featuring:

  • Oral and Poster Presentations
  • Fine Arts Exhibits and Performances
  • Keynote Address
  • Faculty 3-Minute Research Talk (3MR) Competition
  • Celebration Receptions and Awards

Important Deadlines:

  • Student & Faculty Presentation Registration: TBA
  • Faculty Scholarship Celebration Submissions: TBA
  • Hunter Scholar Award Applications: TBA
  • Luncheon RSVP: TBA

Event Highlights:

  • March 17: Full day of presentations, keynote, and reception
  • March 18: Faculty Scholarship Celebration & 3MR Finals

Visit research.wcu.edu/rasc for details and registration links or contact Suzanne Melton at scmelton@wcu.edu for more information.

Special Programming: Internal Funding Support

Provost Scholarship Development Award (PSDA)

Internal seed money to support external proposals

Applications accepted fall and spring

Funding period is May 15, 2027 – May 15, 2028

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Faculty Research Mentoring Program (FaRM)

Supports faculty to faculty grantsmanship mentoring

Mentor/Mentee Teams develop and submit a grant proposal

Share a $2k stipend for successful submission

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