Emerging Research Scholars
Spring 2027 applications are open
Apply by 11:59 PM on January 17, 2027.
Application deadline
January 17, 2027
Time commitment
8–10 hours online
ERS Summit
April 6, 2027
About the program
The Emerging Research Scholars (ERS) program is the introductory pathway for Texas Tech University students who want to explore undergraduate research. It is built around student schedules: flexible online modules and foundational activities, laid out within the semester, that introduce you to the research landscape without overwhelming your academic bandwidth.
ERS students do not receive funding. The program builds the skills that make you a competitive candidate for faculty collaborations. Students who successfully complete the ERS assignments are invited to the ERS Summit, which rounds out the ERS experience and gives you priority consideration for Associate Research Scholars (ARS) support.
What to expect
A flexible, asynchronous program that builds foundational research skills.
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Apply by January 17, 2027
Submit the Spring 2027 application by 11:59 PM.
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Complete the online modules
Flexible hours: 8–10 hours of online modules at your own pace through the semester. You will learn what research looks like in different disciplines, how to find a mentor and get paid, what mentors and mentees expect of each other, and how to conduct yourself in a research environment. You will also learn to write a well-developed research abstract.
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Attend the ERS Summit, April 6, 2027
Completing your assignments earns an invitation to the invite-only ERS Summit: one day that could advance your research career, with free food and swag. Attending secures your 100% program completion status.
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Earn funding priority
ERS students get priority consideration when applying for Associate Research Scholars (ARS) financial support, which covers paid research hours and faculty funding.
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Questions? Contact true@ttu.edu or 806.742.1095.
Center for Transformative Undergraduate Experiences
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Address
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Email
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