The Application Process:
If you're new to undergraduate research, you'll want to get your
feet wet doing an introductory research before committing to the
Scholars program. Start by cruising the faculty
mentors page, contact someone who is doing something intriguing,
and sign up with them for a lower-level research course, Bio Sci
1001-291.
If you got a little experience and would love to do your own serious
research project, you're ready to apply to the Scholars Program.
Applying is easy, and you may apply to begin the program at the
start of any quarter. Make sure that you meet the minimum acceptance
criteria (below). Then, write your initial research plan under the
guidance of your chosen mentor, complete the application packet
(guidelines below).
Applications are accepted at any time!
If you turn in your application (to Nicki Bruno in Biology Dept. office) by noon on Friday of Week 1, you can start in the current quarter. Otherwise, your application will be reviewed and you will start the program in the following quarter.
Minimum Acceptance Criteria:
- Previous Research Experience:
- Completion of at least one Directed Research Course (this
is a new course that was initially offered by Dr. Ferran.
Email Dr. Frederick for
more information on when it will be offered again)
- Or completion of a lower-level research course with a faculty
mentor (Bio Sci Research 1001-291)
- Or demonstration of other significant research experience
and endorsement of a mentor
- 3.0 GPA
- Consent from proposed faculty mentor (mentor must indicate consent
via signature on the application form)
- Brief Initial Research
Plan written by student
- Willing to accept program requirements
including:
- A minimum 3 quarter commitment to
research project (3 quarters may
be non-consecutive)
- Must submit quarterly updates of research plan
- Graded oral presentation during second quarter of program.
- Final written presentation (paper) during last quarter of
program.
- Must receive a grade of B or better in the RSP research
courses to remain in the program.
Application Packet:
- Application form (download from Forms
Page):
- Including faculty consent signature
- Including your signature indicating that you agree to the
program requirements if accepted
- An (unofficial) copy of your transcript
- Initial Research plan (guidelines)
w/ cover page (download research plan cover page from Forms
Page)
Submit all application packet to Nicki Bruno in the Biology
Department Office. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but must be submitted by noon on Friday of Week 1 in order to start the program in the current quarter.
The application committee meets quarterly to review applications.
Based on faculty recommendations and minimum criteria being met,
the committee will send welcome letters to qualified candidates.
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