The Undergraduate Research Office (URO) is now accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program.
What do ambassadors do?
- Promote undergraduate research with brief scheduled announcements or information sessions in classrooms or for departments on campus. Ambassadors are required to complete four in-person activities per semester.
- Work with fellow ambassadors or others to develop an informal gathering/program of choice centered on undergraduate research.
- Present (alone or with others) at least one “All About Finding Research” information session.
Additional expectations:
- Attend one ambassador training program
- Attend monthly check-ins
- Maintain a record of participation
Eligibility:
- One summer research experience or two semesters of research at the college level is the minimum requirement. Ambassadors do not have to have been funded by the URO.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude regarding undergraduate research and CWRU.
- Be in good academic standing and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Be passionate about sharing personal research experiences in-person and virtually.
Benefits:
- Receive $200 with required participation per semester.
- Development of oral presentations, leadership, listening and advising skills, and more!
Application requirements:
- One reference.
- A resume with your undergraduate research experience(s), including date of experience, faculty mentor's name, lab department and university/institution name.
- An essay (maximum 400 words) addressing the following:
- An overview of one research experience, including your faculty mentor's name, date of experience and summer program name (if applicable).
- What interests you about becoming an Undergraduate Research Ambassador
- What ideas you have for promoting Undergraduate Research
- What your main connection is to the Undergraduate Research Office. For example, what events, information sessions, funding opportunities have you participated in or are you aware of?
Applications are due Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Please email the Undergraduate Research Office with questions.