If you are a student with junior standing who is planning to or already participating in independent research, you may be eligible to become an Undergraduate Research Scholar. The application deadline for the 2008-09 program is April 11, 2008. Interested students should direct questions to Dr. Robert Webb, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research, by e-mail ugr@tamu.edu or phone 979-458-0039.
PROGRAM
As a capable undergraduate student, this program enables you to actively participate in independent research projects, encourages you to communicate your research as an author to the research community, makes you more competitive for national fellowships, and prepares you for graduate studies. Success of your project will be recognized by the Office of Undergraduate Research at an awards ceremony in the spring of 2009.
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to participate in the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program you must:
· have completed at least 60 hours of undergraduate coursework, 24 of which must have been completed at Texas A&M University (or with the approval of your college dean);
· have and maintain a Texas A&M GPR of 3.0 or higher;
· obtain approval from your department head or his/her designee; and
To complete the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program you must:
- Find a member of the faculty conducting research who agrees to serve as your Undergraduate Research Scholar Advisor.
- Submit a research proposal of approximately 1000 words that is approved by your Undergraduate Research Scholar Advisor, your advisor’s department head, and your own department head (if different).
- Actively participate in a research project for either (1) two long semesters, (2) one long semester and one 10-week summer term, or (3) two 10-week summer terms.
- Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours devoted to your independent research project in courses such as 484, 485, 491 or 497.
- Submit a progress report after the first semester of research to your Undergraduate Research Scholar Advisor and to the Office of Undergraduate Research; meet various interim deadlines throughout the semester.
- Submit a manuscript to your Undergraduate Research Scholar Advisor in a format suitable for publication in a professional research or scholarly journal. Manuscripts submitted for the completion of the program will be archived in the Digital Repository at Texas A&M University.
- Present the results of this work in a public forum. (Most students present their work during Student Research Week at Texas A&M.)
- Be recommended for graduation with the distinction of Undergraduate Research Scholar by your Undergraduate Research Scholar Advisor, your advisor’s department head, and your own department head (if different).
Exceptions to the above must be approved by your Undergraduate Research Scholar Advisor, your department head, and the Office of Undergraduate Research.
DEADLINES
For the 2008-2009 academic year, the Office of Undergraduate Research will be accepting applications until April 11, 2008.
