2009-2010 Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

by JBrown — last modified 2009-09-02 1428

Are you interested in research? Are you considering graduate or professional school? Are you independent, motivated and committed to projects you undertake? If so, you may want to consider the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program.

Girl with specimen The Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research has announced an extended call for proposals for the 2009-10 Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. If you are a student with junior or senior standing, and if you are currently working on an independent research or scholarly project, you may be eligible to apply.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.

Overview & Benefits of the Scholars Program

Provides an opportunity to actively participate in an independent research project under the guidance of a faculty member
Provides an opportunity to communicate your research as an author to the research community. The program culminates in the submission of an undergraduate thesis, which is deposited into the Research Scholars Theses collection in the repository through Texas Digital Libraries (TDL)
Makes you more competitive for national fellowships
Provides great experience in preparing you for graduate or professional school
Provides an opportunity to earn 1 hour of “W” (writing credit) within your major
Provides $300 in reimbursement to be used for travel or research-related expenses
Students also receive a diploma-like certificate upon completion of the program at an awards ceremony in May.

Check out the following links for more information on this program:

Requirements

Application Guidelines & Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

2009-10 Scholars Program Deadlines

Information for Research Advisors

Faculty or students with questions should direct them to Dr. Robert C. Webb, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research at ugr@tamu.edu or (979) 458-0039.

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