Helpful Undergraduate Research Resources and Myths Debunked
Discover a wealth of resources for undergraduate research and debunk common myths surrounding research experiences. Explore opportunities, scholarships, and tips on approaching professors for research positions. Stay informed and empowered on your research journey.
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Helpful Resources for Undergraduate Research
Common Myths and Misunderstandings Prior experience is needed to get a research position MYTH Most students join a lab with little to no experience even some graduate students start research without having had prior lab experience. It is just important to show dedication and attentiveness. If I don t hear anything from the professor, then that means I did not get the position MYTH Professors are very busy, and emails usually get buried Reach out to the professor again after 2 weeks if you have not heard back from him/her Its better to reach out to a professor when you are an upperclassman MYTH Though you want to wait until you feel comfortable with your class load and extracurriculars, its never too early to reach out. Also, conversely it is never too late. If you find research that piques your interest, reach out to the professor for a meeting. Students should choose research in their major. MYTH Don t limit your search for research to your major. There are many interdisciplinary and collaborative work going on across the UW. Find something that makes you curious and don t be afraid to go outside your comfort zone.
Helpful Resources URP website o https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/students/find/ UW Libraries o https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1388650 Scholarships and Funding Opportunities o Mary Gates Scholarship o Washington Research Foundation Fellowships o https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/students/funding/ REU experiences https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/summer/summer-beyond-uw/ o https://www.cei.washington.edu/education/undergraduate-students/reu/ o https://uwmemc.org/education/programs/reu/ Research Opportunities o Institute for Protein Design https://www.ipd.uw.edu/join-us/ o https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/login
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