URP Research Opportunities, Funding, Competitions, Classes!
Hope you’re staying cool this summer. URP brings the following research-related opportunities, presentations, and deadlines to your attention.
(1) URP Seeks Undergraduate Research Leaders – Apply by September 1
(2) Attend a URP Info Session to get started in undergrad research
(3) EIP-Presidential Scholarship – Apply by September 9
(4) Journal of Young Investigators Undergraduate Research Photography Competition – Submit by September 1, 2016
(5) Attend the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine (SfRRBM) International Conference in San Francisco – Submit Abstract by Sept. 1, 2016
(6) Apply for an Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award
(7) Enroll in Research Exposed! for Autumn Quarter (General Studies 391 D)
(8) Incoming Transfer Students! Enroll in Undergraduate Research for CC Transfer Students! (General Studies 391K) – see attached flyer
(9) Apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
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(1) Apply to be an Undergraduate Research Leader!
Apply by Sept. 1, 2016
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is seeking enthusiastic and experienced undergraduate researchers from all disciplines to be Undergraduate Research Leaders (URLs) for the 2016-17 academic year.
URLs serve a central role in connecting undergraduates to support services of the URP. The goal of the URL program is to increase awareness and participation of undergraduates doing research in a range of disciplines. As a URL, you can motivate future undergraduate researchers! Anticipated URL time commitment is approximately 8-10 hours/month and dependent on quarterly events and student availability.
More information and application available here
Questions? Contact the URP Staff at urp@uw.edu or (206) 543-4282
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(2) Attend an Undergraduate Research Program Info Session!
Fridays, September 2nd and 9th, from 2:30pm – 3:20pm in MGH 171
These sessions are designed primarily for undergraduates who have yet to begin research and they provide research resources, information on funding, and suggestions for approaching faculty. Additionally, the sessions are highly student-driven, with an emphasis on student questions and concerns. Students interested in attending the UW, including community college transfer students, are welcome to the sessions.
Questions? Contact the URP Staff at urp@uw.edu or (206) 543-4282
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(3) The Early Identification Program within the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity is pleased to announce that the 2016-17 Presidential Scholarship applications are now open
Apply by September 9, 2016
The Presidential Scholarship supports students who have clearly demonstrated scholastic achievement, an interest in research, and plan to attend graduate school (doctoral or master’s programs). The award will be for $3,333.00 for 3-quarters during the 2016-2017 academic year. Upon receipt of the award, students will be expected to submit a formal research proposal, conduct three consecutive quarters of research, meet regularly with the EIP staff, present their work at the joint Early Identification/McNair Program Annual Spring Research Conference and concurrent Undergraduate Research Symposium, and comply with the other requirements of Presidential Scholars. Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of funds.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY:
An applicant should be affiliated with either the Early Identification Program, Ronald E. McNair Program or any of the LSAMP, TRIO-SSS, OMAD or EXPD programs.
Applicants should also:
1) Conduct a research project with the supervision of a faculty member for the three consecutive quarters of the 2016-2017 academic year
2) Plans to attend graduate school
3) Have a minimum of 125 credits
4) We give priority to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and who regularly use the EIP, McNair, LSAMP, EXPD or OMAD programs.
The Application and additional information can be found here
Please direct any questions to eip@uw.edu
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(4) Undergraduate Research Photography Competition, sponsored by the Journal of Young Investigators.
Submit by September 1, 2016
The Journal of Young Investigators is pleased to host the 2016 International Undergraduate Research Photography Competition. Show your research in one image—be it be a molecular model, an image taken under the microscope, or a snapshot of the field where your work takes place– for a chance to win. Please include a brief (1-3 sentence) description of the image and its ties to your work. Entries will be judged by the JYI Executive Board.
Three winners will receive unique JYI items and certificate.
One winner will be featured on our website and the cover of 2016 Best of JYI Publication.
Submit your image and brief description to cdo@jyi.org
For more information, visit www.jyi.org
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(5) Attend the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine Annual SFRR International Conference in San Francisco
Abstract Submission Deadline: September 1, 2016
The Society for Redox Biology and Medicine’s Annual Meeting has long been the premier venue for cutting edge research in all aspects of redox biology, featuring the latest technologies and applications in basic and translational research. The 23rd Annual Meeting, a joint meeting with the Society for Free Radical Research International (SFRBM/SFRRI 2016), will feature four days of scientific communication at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on November 16 – 19, 2016 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Check out their website to learn more!
Don’t forget that you may also apply for an Undergraduate Conference Travel Award to support travel and conference registration expenses.
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(6) Apply for an Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award
Publicly communicating your own research and sharing your ideas with others are important parts of engaging in academic research.
The URCTA enables you to extend your research experience by contributing to important discussions of current research at professional conferences by providing funding toward national conference travel expenses and registration fees
We encourage all students who have a paper, poster, or scholarly creative work that has been accepted for presentation at a professional conference to apply for an award.
Funding for this program is generously provided by the UW’s Office of Research, the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, and the Undergraduate Research Program.
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(7) Enroll in Research Exposed! for Autumn Quarter
General Studies 391 D | 1 credit | SLN 15450
Research Exposed! (GEN ST 391 D) offers undergraduates an opportunity to learn about current, exciting research in a wide variety of disciplines, including the process of discovery, how faculty come up with an idea for research, how inquiry is structured in the different disciplines, and how students can become involved in the knowledge-making process.
Presentations by UW faculty focus on specific issues such as ethics and the culture of research. Students attend weekly, fifty-minute discussions and have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions following each presentation. This course may be repeated for credit (1 credit/quarter-3 quarters max); speakers and topics will vary.
See the UW Time Schedule entry (SLN 15450) to register.
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(8) Incoming Transfer Students: Enroll in Undergraduate Research Intensive for Community College Transfer Students 1-Day Workshop (September 22) + course (Fridays, 1:30-2:20 PM)
General Studies 391 K | 2 credits | SLN: 15456
The Undergraduate Research Intensive designed for incoming transfer students comprises an initial 1-day pre-autumn quarter workshop, held September 22 on the UW Seattle campus, followed by weekly sessions during the quarter designed to help transfer students attain and excel in undergraduate research positions.The course will demystify the research process at UW and provide instruction in research-related skills and resources. All students receive one-on-one advising with Undergraduate Research Program staff and interact with peer researchers.
For more information & to request an add code, contact urp@uw.edu and include the following:
1. Your full name:
2. Transfer institution
3. UW student number:
4. Major, intended major, or area(s) of interest:
See attached flyer for more info.
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(9) Apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship application is now open. This scholarship was created by the US Department of State to increase access to study or internships abroad for students of high financial need. To be eligible for this award, students must be receiving a Pell grant as part of their financial aid package at the time they apply. This scholarship is open to all undergraduate majors.
Award amounts vary but students can receive up to $5,000. Students planning to begin their study abroad programs between December 15, 2016 and April 15th 2017 should apply by October, 4 2016. Students must be receiving college credit for their programs but only need to be abroad for a minimum of 28 consecutive days to be eligible. In addition, the scholarship application does not require letters of recommendation.
More information about this scholarship and selection criteria can be found on the Benjamin A. Gilman website.