Sponsor the 2026 New England McNair Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship Conference

Invest in the Researchers of Tomorrow

The New England McNair Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship Conference (NE-MURCS) brings together undergraduate researchers from across the country to present original scholarship, engage with faculty mentors, explore graduate education opportunities, and strengthen their pathways toward doctoral study.

By sponsoring NE-MURCS, you are making a direct investment in the next generation of researchers, scholars, educators, scientists, and leaders. Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for undergraduate students to showcase their work, build professional networks, and prepare for advanced academic and professional careers.

Why Sponsor NE-MURCS?

Your sponsorship helps us:

  • Support undergraduate research and creative scholarship

  • Provide transformational experiential learning opportunities

  • Recognize outstanding student presentations and achievements

  • Expand access to graduate education pathways

  • Foster connections among students, faculty, institutions, and industry partners

Together, we can empower talented students as they pursue their academic and professional aspirations.

The Impact of Your Support

Every sponsorship contributes directly to creating an exceptional conference experience for undergraduate researchers. Your investment helps students gain confidence in presenting their work, connect with mentors and graduate programs, and envision themselves as future scholars and leaders.

When you sponsor NE-MURCS, you are helping build the future of research, innovation, and higher education.

    • Premier logo placement on conference website & event signage

    • Full-page advertisement in conference program

    • Recognition during opening and closing remarks

    • Recognition as a supporting sponsor of student research presentation awards

    • Opportunity for one representative to provide brief remarks during the conference program (up to five minutes)

    • Opportunity to host a resource or information table during the conference

    • Five complimentary conference registrations

    • Logo placement on conference website and conference program

    • Half-page advertisement in conference program

    • Recognition during opening & closing session

    • Opportunity to provide promotional materials at registration

    • Three complimentary conference registrations

    • Logo included in conference program and website

    • Recognition during opening & closing session

    • One complimentary conference registration

Download Sponsorship Prospectus

Advertisement Submission

Note: Portions of the conference may be photographed and/or video recorded. Images captured during the conference may be used for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes by the conference organizers.

The Conference Program Book will serve as the official guide to the 2026 New England McNair Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship Conference (NE-MURCS). The program will be distributed to all conference attendees, including undergraduate scholars, faculty mentors, graduate school representatives, administrators, and guests from across New England and beyond.

Advertisement Opportunities

  • Full-Page Advertisement — $100
    Full-page placement in the official digital conference program.

  • Half-Page Advertisement — $65 (or whatever price you set)
    Half-page placement in the official digital conference program.

Advertisement Specifications

  • All images and graphics must be at least 300 dpi for print quality.

  • Advertisements should be submitted electronically as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file.

  • Please ensure that all fonts are embedded in the PDF.

  • Full-color advertisements are encouraged.

Deadline

Advertisement Submission Deadline: October 10, 2026, to info@newenglandmurcs.org.

Submission Information

Conference sponsors and advertisers who are interested in purchasing advertisement space are encouraged to reach out to info@newenglandmurcs.org to express their interest.

For any questions regarding advertisements, sponsorships, or submission requirements, please contact the NE-MURCS Conference Team at info@newenglandmurcs.org.