Undergraduate Students

• Currently working on their own research project, this can be a faculty-mentored project or completely independent project OR
• Prepared to begin a research project, such as have an idea or research questions that you would like to research

Application Requirement

• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours by the time the project period begins (i.e., hold sophomore standing).

• Application Questions 
  • Name
  • Pronouns 
  • Bearmail
  • Bear number
  • Phone number
  • Major(s) & minor(s)
  • Anticipated graduation date
  • Semeser timing availability 
  • Academic and career goals (200 word maximum)
  • Research interests (200 word maximum) and/or any current research project information
  • What you hope to gain from joining the program? (200 word maximum)

Expectations 

• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Obtain and maintain certifications as needed for research with humans, animals, HIPPA, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)  (Note: we will let you know which of these you would need, and will assist you in obtaining the training/certification as needed as part of your mentorship program)
• Respond to all correspondence from faculty mentor, graduate mentor, and OUR staff in a timely manner.  
• Cultivate a passion for research and develop better insight as to scholarly paths that feel personally meaningful. 
• Gain experience conducting research and writing research papers & regularly contribute to faculty research projects. 
• Be familiar with and follow the institution policies regarding academic conduct. 
• Sign and comply with a participation agreement. 

Student Success Outcomes

• Create more opportunities for students from under-represented backgrounds to increase academic domain identification and provide experiences that can contribute to undergraduate & potential graduate student success.
• Develop meaningful connections with graduate student mentors and faculty that improve retention at an undergraduate level & recruitment at graduate school level.