Research Fellows

What are University Fellowships

University Research Fellowships are four-year awards designed for incoming students who are interested in graduate or professional study following the undergraduate degree, who are ambitious, who may be interested in preparing for major Fellowships such as the Rhodes, Truman (public service), Goldwater (science), or Udall (environment), and who "want to make a difference" in their communities and in the world. A Fellowship - in contrast to a scholarship - offers students the experiential learning that will result in dividends when applying for graduate study.

Students who receive Presidential Scholarships are invited to apply for the University Fellowship, and interviews are held during Scholar Day in the spring, which is pictured to the right.

What does a Fellow do?

Each field of study defines what it means to engage in "hands-on learning." In some departments, a student on Fellowship might have immediate immersion in a lab or studio while for other departments, the student might be asked to attend seminars, visit labs, meet with faculty mentor - and get their foundation courses in the field finished successfully. Presentation opportunities exist in Student Showcase, "Research on Capitol Hill" as well as national venues.

What is the award for a University Fellow?

Students receiving Fellowships will receive $1000 annually, renewable based upon performance.

Who are the Research Fellows?

Click here for a list of the Undergraduate Research Fellows

Undergraduate Research Fellows Blogs

Resources

For more information about the Research Fellows, please view the Research Fellows Guidebook (pdf).