The purpose of the University Scholars Program is to introduce University of Florida undergraduate students to the exciting opportunities of working closely with UF faculty to pursue fundamental research and scholarly activities, thereby gaining valuable insight into how new knowledge is created and developed and how existing knowledge is focused on important problems.
This program will permit selected undergraduate students, who will be designated as University Scholars, to work one-on-one with a chosen faculty member on a research/creative project of mutual interest. From such interaction, the student will take away an understanding of and appreciation for the scholarly method, an experience that will be invaluable in many career opportunities, including graduate and professional schools. Students in all areas of undergraduate studies are encouraged to apply.
The University Scholars Program for the year 2008-2009 is to support undergraduate students in the College of Design, Construction and Planning who are interested in starting or continuing to work on research projects under the supervision of a faculty member within the College. The deadline for students to submit their applications is March 1, 2008.
During the Spring semester, a competition will be held within each participating college for the University Scholars awards. Applicants will normally be upper division students. The program will consist of a full summer of research, followed by continuation of the project during the academic year. Students are strongly encouraged to register for independent study (4905) within the mentor's department during the summer and/or fall.
Each student will be awarded a stipend of $2500. Seven awards will be made by the College of Design, Construction and Planning.
Students must be enrolled in one of the undergraduate programs in the College of Design, Construction and Planning. Students are expected to document their research work in written, graphic or both.
For more information please contact Associate Dean Peggy Carr at mcarr@dcp.ufl.edu.
Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2008 to Associate Dean Peggy Carr, room 331 Architecture Building and must contain the following:
Selection of recipients will be determined by a Faculty Committee. Criteria for selection will include (a) quality of the written proposal and scholarly contribution of proposed work, (b) fit between topic and mentor's area of research interests, (c) feasibility of conducting the study. It is unlikely that more than one project will be approved for a single faculty mentor.
