Summer 2008
 VANDERBILT UNDERGRADUATE
 SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM (VUSRP)



Goal: The goal of the VUSRP is to enhance joint student-faculty research efforts.

Program:

Student support: A $4000 stipend will be provided for each student.

Faculty support: Some faculty members are eligible to apply for supplementary research funds for themselves, in connection with the VUSRP, under the Undergraduate Research Supervision Grants (URSG) component of the Research Scholar Grants Program, information about which can be found at:
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/dsr/intramural.php

Eligibility:

Information meetings: Information meetings will be held in each of the four participating undergraduate schools to explain the program to students and to distribute application forms. Members of the VUSRP Coordinating Committee will conduct these meetings in early February.

Application procedure:

Application review:

  1. The VUSRP Coordinating Committee will review the applications.
  2. The review will consider
    1. the extent to which the proposed work will enhance joint student-faculty research
    2. the degree to which the research setting and work plan meet the student's stated goals
    3. the role that participation in the VUSRP plays in the faculty member's program of academic work and research.
  3. Awards will be announced by April first.

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is another good resource for students interested in scholarly pursuits.

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Any questions or comments about the presentation of this material should be directed to craig.a.smith@vanderbilt.edu