We are accepting student applications for the 2024-25 ABI Undergraduate Research Scholar Program. If you are interested in being an ABI Undergraduate Research Scholar, please complete the application available through InfoReady at, https://astate.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1954725 by 11:59 pm Tuesday, November 5, 2024. We expect up to 8 scholars to be selected for this program. Each scholar will be expected to work 10-15 hours per week starting on January 6, 2025 thru May 15, 2025.
The URS Program is dedicated to enhancing the academic experience of students by providing first and second year undergraduates with opportunities to participate in hands-on research and creative work with faculty and staff. Discovery and creativity are the cornerstones of our greatness as a university - in the sciences, engineering, the arts or the social sciences. The experience of working with a faculty or staff member who is pushing forward the frontiers of knowledge or creative expression will transform what students learn in the classroom into reality and relevance, as well as, spark the student’s curiosity, propelling innovation.
In this program, students will work with faculty or staff who have an area of expertise/research that adheres to the ABI Mission Statement: to improve the health of Arkansans through new and expanded agricultural and medical research initiatives.
Documents related to the program:
Benefits to the Students/Scholar:
- Cutting edge research with hands-on experience where new discoveries are made
- Be in a community of students, faculty, and staff who learn, create, and serve together
- Learn more about a specialized field in which you have an interest
- Discover that text-book facts have real-life applications
- Develop one-on-one interactions with faculty, staff, and other research scholars
- Opportunity to gain experience presenting research data to the public through scientific discussions/conferences ($250 travel to attend pre-approved event)
- Develop new skills and discover others that you didn't know you possessed
- Opportunity to obtain good, meaningful recommendation letter
- Receive stipend during this program ($11.00/hr., 10-15 hrs. per week)
How to Apply to be a Student Scholar:
Click Apply to complete the application which includes:
- Statement of Interest (why you are interested in research & this program, any research experience, and career goals)
- An unofficial transcript
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Two letters of reference from A-State faculty (other than selected mentor) and/or high school teachers
Student/Scholar Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time, on-campus student at A-State
- Completed no more than 59 credit hours of undergraduate course work
- Have and maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA
- Participation in this program is limited to one time per student/scholar
- May not hold other employment at A-State while in this program (tutoring exemption)
- Make a commitment to fully participate throughout the spring semester of the program.
- Present your research findings and experience at Create@State, if possible and to A-State community prior to the end of spring 2025 term.
Selection Process:
- An ABI approved list of faculty/mentors is provided to you under “Supporting Documents”. Please list your top 3 mentor preferences on the application.
- If a student meets the program eligibility requirements, ABI will notify the mentors that the student has selected them as a potential mentor.
- Mentors will review the student’s online application, interview the student, and provide ABI their ranked student/scholar preference.
- ABI URS committee will make the final pairing of mentor and scholar.
- ABI will notify the student/scholar if selected for the program.
Have any questions or concerns? Contact Prathima Pattada at prpattada@astate.edu
