Research at UCR
What is research? At UCR research is the investigation and study of sources to better the world around us. UCR offers research for: CNAS CHASS UCR also offers internship opportunities Checkout Scotlinks Benefits: Solidifies understanding of student’s major Helps students explore career fields Medical Schools value research
How do I find research that interests me? Find a topic What is your major? What interests you about this field? Go onto The undergraduate research page Select either CNAS or CHASS Search Department Directory
When can I apply? You can apply whenever you’re ready! If you want to participate in a specific lab, it’s best that you speak with the professor in charge for: Specific application deadlines Requirements Policy and procedures You can even make your own research proposal
CNAS Example If you’re interested in researching nematodes: Search the faculty directory for a professor within the Nematology department My example: Prof. Paul De Ley Phone #: (951) 827 – 2280 View website to better understand their work You can often find links to other Department Research Opportunities
CHASS Example If you’re interested on doing research in the Social Psychology department: Go onto their website and look for information that interests you My example: Scott V. Savage Phone #: (951) 827 – 6078 This professor has a PDF of his research interests In this document you can see his publications and qualifications
Other Opportunities Along with the vast research opportunities, UCR has other resources Internship opportunities are provided via the UCR Career Center Check out Scot Links UCR Interview fairs You can participate in: Abroad Internships csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=9e119fb62 96ded77d47a5ba6b9283f53&s=jobs&ss=jobs csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=9e119fb62 96ded77d47a5ba6b9283f53&s=jobs&ss=jobs Paid Internships csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=70a605e80 c2af0adad942dce72c98a4c&s=jobs&ss=jobs csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=70a605e80 c2af0adad942dce72c98a4c&s=jobs&ss=jobs
Internship Example If I’m interested in an internship position affiliated with the medical field: csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=00c842f17c362 a2be3ededfc3b3dd37c&s=jobs&ss=jobs csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=00c842f17c362 a2be3ededfc3b3dd37c&s=jobs&ss=jobs You can go to the Career Center and: Work on your resume Get tips on how to interview Learn how to market yourself
Links Home Page for Research Undergraduate Research Links Faculty Directory _General.facultypagedept _General.facultypagedept Bazhenov Research Group Example Dr. Paul De Ley Faculty Page
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