• Undergraduate Research Scholars
  
• Program (URS)

 

 

 

The Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) program offers Day 1 paid research to any Honors undergraduate student-- from all majors-- by partnering students with research active faculty at the TTU and TTUHSC campuses. Honors students can follow their passions, delve more deeply into their field, or try a new academic pursuit through a formal mentoring relationship with faculty.

 

URS is a two-semester (or longer) commitment. The program begins September 1 and culminates in the spring with a mandatory presentation in the TTU Undergraduate Research Conference.

 

• Applicant must be a member of the Honors College to apply to the URS program.

• Prospective Scholars must be enrolled and in good standing with the Honors College.

• Students are expected to find a faculty mentor with whom to perform research. (Become a Faculty URS Mentor)

• Students from any discipline are eligible to apply to the URS program.

• Any full-time TTU or TTUHSC faculty member is eligible to be a mentor.

• Students may research during academic breaks and summer semesters with approval from the URS Director.

General Information

• Scholars earn an hourly stipend of $10.00 an hour, for no more than 10 hours a week.

• Scholars may elect to receive course credit in their home departments in lieu of payment.

• Scholars may NOT simultaneously receive course credit and URS funding for the same research.

• Worker's compensation is provided in the event of a job-related injury but Scholars are not eligible for paid vacation, sick leave or other University benefits such as health insurance.

• Scholars must submit accurate timesheets to meet payroll deadlines, A timesheet is a legal document and subject to audit. Timesheets must be submitted both online and to the URS coordinator.

• Scholars are expected to engage in research, not routine tasks such as cleaning lab equipment or filing.

Helpful Links

 

URS Application 2023

Application Process Steps

Finding a Mentor

Become a URS Mentor

Questions (FAQ)