Undergraduate Research Amplification Project

The Undergraduate Research Amplification Project, funded by Student Governing Association, will offer 10 undergraduates $2,000.00 to support their unfunded, student-directed research project for one academic year.

With this funding, SDUR hopes to amplify researchin areas of study which are traditionally under-funded, and where the student is the primary researcher. Students with a lack of access to research opportunities are welcome to consult with SDUR prior to apply for assistance with generating a proposal. Students are encouraged to identify a faculty mentor to guide them through their research project, but SDUR staff will assist with this process if needed.

Students are expected to engage in 6-10 hours per week of research-related activities, to regularly engage with SDUR staff for advising, and to present their findings in the Spring Campus-Wide Undergraduate Research Symposium.

The deadline for the 2025-2026 application is September 15. URAP application

URAP Benefits

• $1,000.00 per semester, $2,000.00 for the year, to support research efforts
• Amplification of research projects which lack access to funding
• Faculty mentorship
• Advising opportunities with SDUR staff

Requirements

• Must be a student in good academic standing
• Have shown efforts to secure funding
• Have attempted to secure a research mentor OR consulted with SDUR on mentorship
• Participate in 6-10 hours of research-related work per week
• Present findings at the Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium
  • Scheduled for April 15, 2025
• Projects must be student led
  • Projects applied for cannot be for a faculty-led lab, research experience, etc.