1. JRA/SURA Briefing Session
Aims of the session:
What is the JRA/SURA?
How to apply?
What is it like to be a JRA?
Role of the JRA/SURA supervisor?
Timeline of the session:
Welcome
How to apply
Talks from past JRAs
Talks from JRA/SURA supervisors
Q & A

2. What is JRA/SURA
JRA - Junior Research Associate SURA - Sussex Undergraduate Research Associate Same schemes – different funding source A unique opportunity to do research Get paid to do it over 8 weeks in the summer (£1600 bursary + £200 research expenses) Develop new skills and gain experience Have fun – plenty of social events!

3. Eligibility Undergraduates only
Middle year of study (not first or last year)
Genuine interest in pursuing career in research
Perform well academically

4. How to apply? Deadline is Friday, 7 April 2017 at 5:00 pm
Stage 1
Find a supervisor (faculty members) and a mentor (normally a PhD student)
“Attach” yourself to existing research OR come up with an original proposal
Prepare a research proposal
Prepare required documents:
Supervisor Statement
Reference CV
Stage 2
Apply online – link available on the Undergraduate Research webpage:
Deadline is Friday, 7 April 2017 at 5:00 pm

5. General information about the application process
How to apply?
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General information about the application process

6. How to apply?
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Personal Details

7. How to apply?
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Research Proposal

8. Upload documents and submit
How to apply?
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Upload documents and submit

9. E-mail the link to yourself
How to apply?
Saving application
the link to yourself

10. Would you like to know more?
Contact:
Anna Izykowska, Doctoral School Co-ordinator
Or visit:
Good Luck!