Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry

Welcome to CURCI!

The Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry (CURCI) advances undergraduate scholarship at Gonzaga University by fostering research and creative activities that reflect the University’s mission. CURCI provides opportunities for students to develop and transform through Ignatian inquiry, cultivating reflective and critical thought, lifelong learning, creativity, innovation, and ethical discernment.

As Gonzaga’s hub for undergraduate research, CURCI administers funding for multiple programs and creates opportunities for students to present their research and creative work. Support for undergraduate scholarly and creative projects is provided through initiatives such as the McKinstry Fellows Research Program, Morris Undergraduate Research Fellowships, the GRO-MECS program supporting math, engineering and computer science, as well as long-standing programs within the natural science, including the Gonzaga Science Research Program.

Students can share their work at events like the Spokane Intercollegiate Research Conference and the Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Showcase. Those interested in presenting at local or national conferences or exhibitions may apply for an Undergraduate Travel Award. CURCI also offers poster printing for students participating in its research programs.

For more information about available opportunities, visit myGU.