Associate Research Scholars
Fall 2026 funding is fully awarded
All Fall 2026 ARS funding has been awarded and applications are closed. Fill out the interest form to receive announcements in January 2027 about spring funding opportunities.
About Associate Research Scholars
Associate Research Scholars (ARS) engage in undergraduate research projects under the direction of a Texas Tech faculty mentor. The ARS track provides two forms of financial support for undergraduate research projects.
You do not have to complete the Emerging Research Scholars (ERS) track to request ARS funding. Students who do receive priority consideration in funding decisions.

Two kinds of support
$500
Faculty Research Support (FRS). Every ARS faculty mentor receives a research expense budget for expenses that meet the university definition for restricted research expenses.
150 hours at $10/hr
Hourly Student Research Compensation. Students who are not receiving course credit for a faculty-led research project can request paid research hours under their mentors supervision.
Start with ERS
Questions? Contact true@ttu.edu or 806.742.1095.
Center for Transformative Undergraduate Experiences
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