TrUE Scholars
Research, step by step
The TrUE Scholars program supports first-year and current Texas Tech students through the entire continuum of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) during their time at Texas Tech University. The program recruits, trains, and launches talented students into marquee experiences designed to set them apart.
Do you have a faculty mentor?
No
Explore Emerging Research Scholars (ERS) to get started. Spring 2027 applications are open through 11:59 PM on January 17, 2027.
Yes
Explore Associate Research Scholars (ARS) for research support. See ARS for its separate availability and eligibility.
Choose your pathway
- Emerging Research ScholarsSpring 2027 applications are open through 11:59 PM on January 17, 2027. The ERS Summit is April 6, 2027.Start hereOpen
- Associate Research ScholarsResearch support for students working with a Texas Tech faculty mentor. See the ARS page for current availability.With a faculty mentorClosed
- Current Scholar ResourcesFor current Emerging, Associate and Legacy Research Scholars.Current scholarsResources
- Legacy Research ScholarsAs of Summer 2025, Novilleros, Toreadors, and Matadors are closed to new participants. Continuing scholars can use the program information for Mark of the Matador and Promise.Continuing scholarsArchived
Center for Transformative Undergraduate Experiences
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Address
TrUE, Drane Hall #239, MS 1010 -
Phone
806.742.1095 -
Email
true@ttu.edu