Undergraduate Research at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·

Overview

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The opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct research is a unique and rewarding experience for everyone involved.  »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· currently has a strong tradition of providing such opportunities for undergraduates.  Student involvement in externally-funded research projects began in the 1970's.

The Undergraduate Travel, Research and Creative (TRAC) Grants program was established by the Student Association and the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Foundation in 1989 and funding is currently in excess of $100,000.  The Research Grant funds are designed to aid undergraduates in the purchasing of supplies, equipment, and other expenses they might incur in their research project.

Research must be supervised by a faculty mentor or sponsor.  The Research Travel Grants provide funds to cover travel to present research, performances or exhibits at professional meetings or scholarly conferences.  Applications must be accompanied by a letter from a faculty sponsor describing the merit of the research and the significance of the conference

 By the Numbers

UGR Outdoor Research

  • Approximately 450 students per year accrue directed study academic credit for research. 

  • Between 50 and 70 students per year receive paid summer research experience through externally-funded grants and internal summer fellowships

  • Approximately 200 student TRAC grants, assistantships, and fellowships per year are supported by the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Foundation, Student Association, endowments, and indirect cost revenues

  • At our 16th Annual GREAT Day (»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Recognizing Excellence, Achievement and Talent), over 550 students presented in poster and paper sessions, artwork exhibits and dance, musical and theater performances.