About the committee
The MURC Planning Committee is responsible for the ideation, development, implementation, and exhibition of the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference. This student-led conference is supported by staff advisors from the Centre for Community Engaged Learning, but the emphasis is on student leadership for conference design and planning. Students interested in developing their leadership, project management, event planning, and communication skills may be interested in one of the director or chair positions available through the MURC Planning Committee.
If you’re interested in undergraduate research and student leadership, have a knack for event planning, and love work that is complex and detail-oriented, apply to plan the 2026 Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference. Applications will open in late June or early July 2025.
Time commitment
The MURC Planning Committee holds biweekly collaboration sessions during Winter Session Term 1 (September to December) and weekly collaboration sessions during Winter Session Term 2 (January to April). All collaboration sessions are 2 hours long and mandatory for all members.
On average, Planning Committee members can expect to commit approximately 10 hours per week in Winter Session Term 1 and 20 hours per week in Winter Session Term 2, depending on portfolio-specific timelines and responsibilities.
2026 MURC Planning Committee
The planning committee holds 10 positions within 5 portfolios:
Co-Chairs (2 positions)
Communications and Promotions (2 positions)
Logistics and Programming (2 positions)
Volunteers (2 positions)
Workshops and Presentations (2 positions)
2026 MURC Planning Committee positions
Co-Chair
The MURC Co-Chairs are the detail-oriented, strategic leads of the MURC Planning Committee, which is composed of peer executive members from across the university. MURC Co-Chairs work closely with staff advisors to create a strategic plan for the conference and provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to all executive portfolios, including Logistics and Programming, Workshops and Presentations, Volunteers and Communications, and Promotions.
Co-chairs are expected to lead their peers by coordinating key conference deliverables, implementing marketing and logistic plans, managing the conference budget and especially by ensuring conference deadlines and milestones are met in a timely manner. Co-chairs are clear communicators with strong organisational skills and a keen ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a hybrid staff and student team.
Review the job description (pdf).
Communications and Promotions Co-Director
The Communications and Promotions Co-Directors will work closely with the MURC Co-Chairs and UBC staff to develop, manage, and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan to promote the conference and various involvement opportunities.
Review the job description (pdf).
Logistics and Programming Co-Director
The Logistics and Programming Co-Directors will work closely with the MURC Co-Chairs and UBC staff to oversee the coordination and organisation of event logistics and conference programming.
Review the job description (pdf).
Volunteer Co-Director
The Volunteer Co-Directors will work closely with the MURC Co-Chairs and UBC staff to create and execute a comprehensive plan for the recruitment, training, support, and recognition of conference volunteers.
Review the job description (pdf).
Workshops and Presentations Co-Director
The Workshops and Presentations Co-Directors will work closely with the MURC Co-Chairs and UBC staff to plan workshops and events to prepare presenters for the conference, as well as provide training and support to adjudicators.
Review the job description (pdf).
How to apply
Applications are now open from Tues, Jun 17 to Sun, Jul 6, 2025.
Review the job descriptions for the positions you are interested in above, and apply online.
If you have questions
Please email undergraduate.research@ubc.ca for information about the application process.