1. OSCAR.gmu.edu TOP 10 Things to Know about OSCAR

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3. Mason’s program to help students get involved in Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects

4. OSCAR.gmu.edu That means you!* Every major, every program has projects for students, even new students. *As long as you are in good academic standing. If not, concentrate on your classes.

5. OSCAR.gmu.edu Look for the RS designation on classes – it stands for Research & Scholarship intensive. These classes give you real, hands-on experience in the topic that you can use!

6. OSCAR.gmu.edu ENGH302 enhances your research and writing skills, and prepares you for your other classes.

7. OSCAR.gmu.edu Use HireMason to find projects, including Federal Work Study Research Assistantships, and ask your professors about opportunities.

8. OSCAR.gmu.edu URSP proposals are accepted each semester. You can participate in fall, spring or summer. The URSP grants support projects mentored by faculty, and can be worth up to $4000.

9. OSCAR.gmu.edu The Undergraduate Student Travel Fund (USTF) supports more than 190 students each year to travel nationally and internationally. The National Conference on Undergraduate Research is very popular!

10. OSCAR.gmu.edu They really like to talk about their own scholarly work! Click our “find a mentor” on the student page or visit your professor or advisor.

11. OSCAR.gmu.edu Of the students in the URSP last year, 86% said that having FUN was a major reason for doing the project! They also wanted to build their resumes for jobs and/or graduate school.

12. OSCAR.gmu.edu Other colleges come to us to see how to do it!