SHP Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program
Link to MU's Office of Undergraduate Research
The SHP Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program was developed to encourage SHP undergraduate students to explore research under the guidance of a faculty member. Students who are accepted into the Program agree to work on the research project a minimum of 6 hours per week over a 16-week period (the equivalent of a full semester). In addition, they are required to prepare and present a poster for a University-sponsored forum of undergraduate research. Many students choose to present their work at the Undergraduate Research Conference. Others have been offered the opportunity to be Ambassadors for Research Day at the Missouri State Capitol. Some students, in addition to their University presentation, choose to present at regional and national conferences.
Eligibility: SHP students who have entered a professional program are eligible to apply for this opportunity. Those interested in applying should contact a faculty member to discuss the possibility of working on a project together. The student may approach the faculty member with a research idea in mind, or the faculty member may suggest an idea or project that would be suitable for the experience.
Pay: Students are awarded a stipend of $500 for their participation in the Program.
Deadline: Applications are due each September, and awards are made in October. The start- and end-dates of the 16-week research commitment are set by the individual faculty mentor and student, but students generally begin their research in the Fall semester.
Contact: For more information about the program, contact Joyce Pfaff at the School of Health Professions, Office of Research.
Attention students! Explore research by applying for the Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award with a faculty member! SHP students can apply with a faculty member for undergraduate research mentorship awards of $500 for 16 weeks (1 semester) to work on a research project together.
Who can apply? Any undergraduate SHP student who has entered a professional program.
How do I apply? Begin by contacting a SHP faculty member to discuss research mentorship possibilities. Then obtain an application online, and develop a brief proposal with your mentor, detailing your idea.
When do I apply? Applications for each academic year are available in late August. They are due in September, and awards are made in October. Specific dates for the competition will be announced over the Summer. Applications will be available online in late Summer on the Office of Research Website.
What are the expectations for students who are selected? You are expected to work on the project a minimum of 6 hours per week over the 16-week experience. This time allotment includes regular meetings with the faculty mentor. In addition, you are expected to complete and present a poster representing your work. You are required to present your poster at a University-sponsored poster presentation. You may opt to present your work in more than one forum. Your mentor will help you identify presentation possibilities, develop your poster, and prepare for the presentation.
How is the stipend paid? The stipend of $500 will be deposited directly into the SHP students account.
For more information about the program, contact Joyce Pfaff at the School of Health Professions, Office of Research (573) 884-9496.
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