Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URS)
- 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.
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Applicant must be a member of the Honors College to apply to the URS program.
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Prospective Scholars must be enrolled and in good standing with the Honors College.
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Students are expected to find a faculty mentor with whom to perform research. (Become a Faculty URS Mentor)
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Students from any discipline are eligible to apply to the URS program.
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Any full-time TTU or TTUHSC faculty member is eligible to be a mentor.
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Students may research during academic breaks and summer semesters with approval from the URS Director.
General Information
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Scholars earn an hourly stipend of $10.00 an hour, for no more than 10 hours a week.
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Scholars may elect to receive course credit in their home departments in lieu of payment.
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Scholars may NOT simultaneously receive course credit and URS funding for the same research.
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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.
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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.
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Scholars are expected to engage in research, not routine tasks such as cleaning lab equipment or filing.
Helpful Links
Honors College
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Address
McClellan Hall, Box 41017 Lubbock, TX 79409-1017 -
Phone
806.742.1828 -
Email
honors@ttu.edu