About the Conference
Research Has the Power to Change What's Possible.
The New England McNair Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship Conference brings undergraduate scholars, faculty mentors, graduate programs, and research communities together to share ideas, celebrate discovery, and imagine what comes next.
What is NE-MURCS?
A place for ideas, discovery, and belonging.
NE-MURCS is a conference dedicated to showcasing undergraduate research and creative scholarship across disciplines. It creates space for students to share the questions they are exploring, the knowledge they are building, and the work they are proud to bring into the world.
Just as importantly, the conference creates opportunities to connect. Scholars can learn from one another, engage with faculty and experienced researchers, strengthen their presentation skills, and explore the possibilities of graduate education.
Hosted by Suffolk University in downtown Boston, NE-MURCS brings together a community that believes undergraduate scholarship deserves to be seen, heard, discussed, and celebrated.
The NE-MURCS Experience
Three ideas at the heart of our conference.
NE-MURCS is more than a venue for presenting research. It is an opportunity to practice being a scholar, discover new perspectives, and build relationships that can continue beyond the conference.
Celebrate the Work
Give undergraduate research and creative scholarship a public platform. Through poster sessions, oral presentations, and discussion, students communicate their ideas and learn from the work of others.
Build Your Community
Bring students, faculty mentors, researchers, and graduate-school representatives into conversation. Discover new approaches, exchange ideas, and build connections across institutions and disciplines.
Explore What's Next
Develop confidence as a presenter, learn from experienced scholars, explore graduate education, and begin imagining new possibilities for your academic and professional future.
A Shared Community
Who is NE-MURCS for?
Scholarship grows through exchange. NE-MURCS brings together people at different stages of the research journey, each with something valuable to contribute.
Undergraduate Scholars
Present research or creative work, practice communicating ideas, meet fellow scholars, and explore graduate-school opportunities.
Faculty Mentors & Program Staff
Share effective mentoring practices, exchange ideas with colleagues, and support the next generation of researchers.
Graduate Programs & Recruiters
Connect with emerging scholars, introduce graduate pathways, and discuss research opportunities, admissions, and funding.
Researchers & Higher Education Colleagues
Engage with interdisciplinary work and contribute to a broader community committed to research, mentorship, and student growth.
Beyond One Definition of Research
What do we mean by creative scholarship?
Scholarship does not always look like a traditional research paper or laboratory study. Creative scholarship brings artistic practice and scholarly inquiry together. It may explore a research question through storytelling, visual art, performance, sound, design, or digital media.
What matters is the thoughtful process behind the work: the questions being asked, the ideas being explored, the context informing the project, and the meaning the creator invites others to consider.
The Conference in Practice
More than a presentation.
The NE-MURCS experience is designed to bring scholarship into conversation with mentorship, professional development, and future opportunities.
Research & Creative Presentations
Hear undergraduate scholars explain their work, share their findings, and engage in discussion with a wider academic audience.
Workshops & Skill-Building
Explore practical strategies for research communication, networking, graduate preparation, mentoring, and scholarly development.
Graduate School Connections
Meet graduate-school representatives, learn about academic pathways, and ask questions about programs, admissions, research, and funding.
Community & Conversation
Connect with scholars and colleagues from different institutions, exchange perspectives, and celebrate the work that brings the community together.
Our 2026 Host
Meet us in the heart of Boston.
Suffolk University welcomes NE-MURCS to its downtown Boston campus. Located near Boston Common and the city's historic civic and academic center, the campus provides a setting for three days of presentations, workshops, and connection.
For transportation, hotel, accessibility, and arrival information, please consult the conference travel information and FAQ pages.
Suffolk University
120 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108