Since its inauguration in 2015, the Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research has provided support for faculty members from across the University who collaborate with undergraduates on a semester-long research project. The Office of the Provost is committed to increasing opportunities for student experiential learning, and this initiative represents a key element in achieving that goal.
Faculty members are invited to apply for a Provost’s Initiative grant to support collaborative work with an undergraduate on a co-designed research project during the spring semester 2024. During the course of the project, students are expected to meet and work with the faculty member weekly to produce a deliverable (research paper, lit review, or presentation, etc.) appropriate to their discipline. (Note: 1 credit hour typically requires 45 hours of work on the project, which includes faculty meeting time.) Students will enroll in a 493 course and earn at least 1 credit for their project work. Faculty members who are new to undergraduate research at University of Portland will receive $1,500 for mentoring the student in research, while experienced faculty members will be compensated $1,000.
Applications are available here and are due October 27, 2023. Email ur@up.edu with questions or call Cara Hersh, assistant provost, at x7262.