What is Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship?

High-quality undergraduate research and creative scholarship possess the following traits:

• The research and creative scholarship align with the methods and practices faculty use in their respective disciplines to conduct research or creative projects.
• The research and creative scholarship are structured to be communicated and shared consistently with how faculty disseminate their work in that field.
• The research and creative scholarship involve undergraduate students in the broader scope of university-level research.
• The research and creative scholarship involves a faculty mentor who provides guidance and support throughout the project. 

How do Undergraduate Research Projects Begin?

Most often, undergraduate research is initiated in one of two ways: 

1. Student-led: This is when the project starts with a student's idea. The student then seeks help and advice from a faculty member researching the field of interest. 
2. Faculty-led: This occurs when faculty hold research assistant positions for which students can apply/be recruited.