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Funding priorities, eligibility, application, undergraduate research assistant program (urap).

The Undergraduate Research Assistant Program funds inexperienced students to work with faculty who are in need of assistance on their own research projects. In doing so, students who do not have sufficient research experience to design and carry out their own independent project gain first-hand mentored knowledge of research practices in their discipline, while faculty who would not otherwise be able to hire Research Assistants (RAs) get help with their own projects. Unlike our other grant programs, a URAP application has to be initiated by a faculty member. Faculty can apply with a particular student(s) in mind, or the Office of Undergraduate Research can assist in finding a student for them by running a search. If you are interested, keep reading to learn how you can get hired by this program!

Students in the program are paid $16.25/hour.

If you are a potential faculty mentor interested in applying to URAP, please visit our URAP for Faculty page! The below information is geared toward students.  

PROPOSAL APPLICATIONS ARE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA :

• The extent to which the mentee will have opportunities to frequently engage with the faculty mentor and receive feedback on their work.
• The extent to which it is clear what the student will be doing on a day-to-day basis and how they will be trained to do these tasks.
• The clarity on the skills the mentee will develop through this opportunity and how these skills will prepare the student for more independent work in the field.
• Whether the application is consistent with URAP’s goals of providing opportunities for novice students – not students who already have related professional or academic research experiences.
• The alignment between the student’s interests/goals and the mentor’s work, and how this opportunity will create mutual benefit.

If the review committee needs to make decisions within a limited budget, secondary budget priorities will be strong applications from traditionally underfunded fields (or those who made an argument towards the necessity of funding) or residential college faculty pairings.

Since faculty can either apply with a pre-selected student OR run a job search, this means there are two different deadlines, pending which pathway you take.

PRE-SELECTED STUDENTS:

2024-25 Academic Year URAP Faculty Deadline: Monday,  October 7, 2024

Students applying as the pre-selected student must submit PDFs of their resume and cover letter within 24 hours of the faculty deadline listed above.

URAP (Pre-Faculty Deadline) Info Session Wednesday, September 11 | 4:45pm- 5:45pm CST Friday, September 20 | 12:00pm -1:00pm CST

RSVP Here: https://calendly.com/ouratnu

OPEN JOB SEARCHES:

2024-25 Academic Year URAP Student Search application period: Jobs will be posted by the end of day October 28th, and we will stop accepting applications Sunday, November 10th at 11:59pm.

URAP (Pre-Faculty Deadline) Info Session Friday, October 25 | 3:30pm-4:30pm CST Tuesday, October 29 | 4:30pm-5:30pm CST

Student Eligibility

Overall, this program is meant for student mentees with no prior research experience, or no prior experience in the proposed methodologies. If you are not sure of your eligibility on the basis of prior research, please consult this  Student Eligibility Guide . Typically, the faculty review committee is looking for students to make major shifts across fields (i.e. moving from humanities to natural sciences etc); otherwise the argument needs to be very clearly framed about how the student is still considered new to research and why they are not yet ready to pursue something more independent.

Eligible Applicants:

• Undergraduate Northwestern students who are new to research.
• Undergraduate Northwestern students who are interested in conducting research in a new field that is significantly different than their previous research.
• Under applicable policy, the University cannot hire someone who is outside of the United States. The hired student must reside on US soil at time of hire and throughout the duration of the grant period.
• For international students: all URAP students must have a Social Security Number (SSN) before they are able to begin working/earning money. If the student does not already have a SSN, the Office of Undergraduate Research can write a job offer letter for the student. SSN-related delays may impact the student’s ability to complete work during the grant period. Please talk with us prior to applying so you have a sense of timeline and process required and can make informed financial decisions!
• Faculty may choose to hire two students, and each student has the potential to earn the full award. The award decision is made based on the whole application, so BOTH students must be eligible for the grant to be considered.

Ineligible Applicants:

• Students who are not residing on US soil during the grant period.
• Seniors graduating early cannot be selected for Academic Year URAP positions (given that most students do not begin working until Winter, and the student needs to be an active undergraduate student to be eligible).
• Undergraduate Northwestern students who have already held a URAP position.
• Undergraduate Northwestern students who are prepared to conduct independent research (you should apply for our independent research grants instead!).
• URAP awardees may NOT simultaneously hold an independent grant during their award tenure.

Faculty Mentor Eligibility

• Full-time Northwestern University teaching faculty
• Non-tenure track faculty and lecturers who are teaching this year  are  eligible, and strongly encouraged to apply as long as they will be at Northwestern the following year.
• Teaching postdocs  are  eligible, and strongly encouraged to apply. Post-docs on two year fellowships can only apply for URAP in their first year.

Ineligible Applicants: URAP fosters long-term mentoring relationships between faculty and students; therefore, faculty are only eligible to apply if they will still be on their campus the academic year after they hold a URAP.

• Emeritus faculty, faculty retiring or leaving Northwestern the following academic year, single year visiting faculty, and other teaching faculty who will not be at Northwestern next academic year  are not eligible to apply.
• Graduate students and non-teaching post-docs  are not  eligible to apply.

Application Process

Finding a faculty mentor.

Faculty mentors initiate the main application. They will describe the student role and tasks, how you will be trained, and their mentorship plan. We encourage students to identify faculty to apply on their behalf (it’s your best chance of success!). A great way to begin this process is to work through Getting Started , and attend a Finding a Research Mentor Workshops .

If you are able to find a faculty mentor to apply on your behalf, it often works well to meet and discuss the project and your role before the faculty mentor applies. You can take notes during your meeting in this application Word template (.docx download) and send it to the faculty mentor afterwards as a way of jump starting their application. The information from meeting will also help you be specific in your cover letter about the aspects of the job that you are excited about and what you hope to gain from this experience.

If you are not able to identify a faculty member to apply on your behalf in advance of the deadline, that’s okay! Sign up for our e-Newsletter to be the first to know when the open job searches go live! You are welcome to apply to more than one open job, but you must apply separately to EACH position, and we expect you to tailor your cover letter each time. The potential drawbacks to the open job search are that 1) there is no guarantee there will be a faculty mentor in your field running a job search, and 2) you will be competing against other students applying to the same position, so it is more competitive. That being said, it’s always worth a shot to apply! If you are not selected, there are still many other ways to get involved in research. Meeting with an advisor is the best way to come up with a game plan that works for you and your goals!

Drafting Your Cover Letter

You will need a cover letter to apply, regardless of whether you apply as a pre-selected student, or you apply to an open job search position.

EXPECTATIONS ON COVER LETTER SUBMISSION:

You are applying for a position that is competitive – take the time to write a strong application. If you have not written a job application before we recommend you review the resources provided by Career Advancement before starting. The following tips should serve as a baseline; students can receive additional advising on this process from Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA), and they can schedule an appointment through Handshake . There are lots of helpful examples and resources on the NCA website, including their Career Guide   with sample cover letters and their page specific to  Cover Letter Writing .

FORMATTING:

• Cover letter is maximum of 1 page.
• Save document as a PDFs prior to submission.
• Minimum 11 point font.

COVER LETTER CONTENT:

• FOR PRE-SELECTED STUDENTS: Address the cover letter to the faculty mentor, but your target audience is the faculty review committee. Your goal is to demonstrate alignment with the faculty mentor’s application. You want the review committee to know how you and the faculty mentor came to work together, what skills you are excited about developing, and how you hope to benefit from the URAP experience, if selected. An easy way to begin this cover letter is to use content from the first e-mail you likely sent the faculty mentor (back when you were looking to start a conversation about their research), and then add in content from conversations you have since had with the faculty mentor about the particulars of the URAP position.
• FOR OPEN JOB SEARCH STUDENTS: Address the cover letter to the faculty mentor, being careful to assure that you submit the right cover letter if you apply to more than one open position. Your cover letter is your chance to differentiate yourself from other applicants. Try to express your passion and interests for the position, and explain why their position in particular stood out to you.
• Introduce yourself so they know who is applying . In the first paragraph, it is a good idea to let the faculty mentor a) who you are, your year, and potential major or field of interest, and b) share how you found out about the job opening (ie did their colleague recommend it to you? Listserv? Course you are talking? Office of Undergraduate Research staff member?) Additionally, if you have a residential college affiliation (ie Willard, Shepard, etc) please mention this as well.
• Tailor your application to the job you are applying for . A potential employer wants to know why you are interested in this specific position, and to get an idea of the skills, qualities, and experiences you would bring to it. They are less interested in generic discussion of your personal history, or experiences that have no bearing on the job they want done. So refer to specific reasons why you are interested in  this  position, and give reasons (supported with evidence – see below) for why you are the best candidate for  this job. You will not likely be a competitive candidate if you cannot articulate why a specific job is a good match for you, and what you hope to get out of it. That is, you cover letter should clearly articulate how your interests align with the faculty mentor’s and how this opportunity would benefit you academically and professionally.
• Provide evidence for your statements . It’s not enough to say “I am passionate about history/genetics/psychology/etc.” Why should the person reviewing your application take your word for it? And how does your claim to be passionate distinguish you from all the other applicants claiming exactly the same thing?  Demonstrate  your interest through concrete examples of things you have already done. E.g., what coursework have you taken? Do you have relevant life experiences through clubs, activism, or personal circumstance? What prior experiences show that you had some interest in this topic before you read the job ad?
• Your application must be professional.  A potential employer is interested in your professional experiences and academic goals, not your hobbies and childhood memories. When you describe your background and interest in the field, remember that this is a job application and not a dating profile.
• Give your potential employer enough information to make a decision .   If you only provide generic information and do not give much detail on yourself, how can a potential employer evaluate your interest in, and suitability for, the job?
• Copy edit your application before you send it . This should be obvious…you WILL be judged if there are typos or spelling errors. Don’t let silly mistakes hold back your application. If you are applying to more than one position, log back into the system after you apply and confirm that you uploaded the right resume and the right cover letter for each position. If a faculty member receives an application addressed to a different mentor, they likely won’t take your application seriously.

Click here to download an Example Cover Letter (PDF download).

Drafting Your Resume

You will need a resume to apply, regardless of whether you apply as a pre-selected student, or you apply to an open job search position.

EXPECTATIONS ON RESUME SUBMISSION:

You are applying for a position that is competitive – take the time to write a strong application. If you have not written a resume before we recommend you review the resources provided by Career Advancement before starting. The following tips should serve as a baseline; students can receive additional advising on this process from Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA), and they can schedule an appointment through Handshake . There are lots of helpful examples and resources on the NCA website, including their Career Guide   with sample cover letters and their page specific to Resume Writing .

• Resume is maximum of 1 page.
• Save document as a PDF prior to submission.

RESUME CONTENT:

• Contact information
• Relevant Experience (does not have to be formal job experience)
• Start bullet points with action verbs. NCA has a list of action verbs to help you get started. Where possible, try to quantify your experience, or frame it in a way that shows how it is relevant to the position to which you are applying.
• Place the most important information first and group related experiences together.  Use section categories to highlight your experiences most relevant to the job first. Within each category, items will be listed chronologically.
• Include relevant non-work experiences.  Think broadly about what you might include; any activity you do consistently that has an output you can point to can work! For this particular resume, you might include relevant coursework to demonstrate interest in a topic area.

Click here to download an Example Resume (PDF download).

Submitting Student Application Materials

FOR PRE-SELECTED STUDENTS:

Your faculty mentor will include your NetID when they submit the application. This will trigger an email to you, asking you to upload a PDF of your resume and cover letter to complete the application in the Student Opportunities Application Portal . You will see the pending application when you login. You must upload your materials within 24 hours of the faculty application deadline for the application to be considered.

FOR OPEN JOB SEARCH STUDENTS: 

After log-in, you’ll see a grid with any applications you have previously submitted.  If you have never used this system, it will be empty. On the top menu, click the button that says “Discover Opportunities and Apply.” Navigate to the section that says “Undergraduate Research Office.” Click the “View All” button to find all of the open grants and URAP positions. Scroll through the opportunity listings until you find the name of the faculty mentor and title of the opportunity for which you’d like to apply.

Apply through this Application Portal.

• Log in with your NetID and password.
• Enter the required information, and upload PDFs of your resume and cover letter.

Final Submission

When you submit the application, you will get one of two system responses:

• Option 1: Error message that there were some problems with your application. The errors will be highlighted in red; please review and correct them before you resubmit.
• Option 2: If there are no errors, you will be sent to a survey site. Doing the survey is a requirement to complete the application . It is a short survey that helps us continue advocating for funding and make improvements to the process.

You will receive an automatically generated confirmation email within 15 minutes of your successful submission.

Application Evaluation

The faculty mentor’s application and your jointly included materials will be evaluated by the faculty review committee. The will be reviewing the applications according to the following criteria:

• There is a clear benefit to both the faculty and the student. The student is actively engaged in the research rather than doing mundane tasks like data entry or transcribing.
• The student does not have prior research experience, or the student will clearly be transitioning into a new field with significantly different methodologies than their prior experience.
• The application outlines a clear and detailed mentoring plan, discussing how the faculty mentor will help the student develop their research skills.
• The faculty mentor would not otherwise be able to hire an RA because the field is traditionally underfunded and/or undergraduates are not normally included in the research process: arts, humanities, and non-lab/field-based social sciences.
• For faculty in the natural sciences, engineering, medical school, or lab/field-based social sciences, the application makes a detailed and compelling case for why no other funding is available to support RAs. If the faculty has hired undergraduate RAs before, the application explains why this particular student cannot be hired from the same funding source.
• The experience for the student goes beyond the regular curriculum in the discipline.

FOR OPEN JOB SEARCH STUDENTS:

Your application will be considered amongst all other applications received for the open position. Open positions have had as few as 3 and as many as 40 applications in the past. Faculty may review and evaluate candidates however they would like; however, only students who have formally applied through the application portal during the open hiring period may be considered. In fairness to other applicants, late applications are not permitted. Faculty will review applications through the application portal; if you receive notification that the application has been endorsed, this is NOT indicative of an award decision. This is just language of the application system to indicate that the proposal has been reviewed. Final eligibility of the faculty’s selected candidates are confirmed through the Office of Undergraduate Research, and our office will administer final award decisions.

URAP and Work-Study

If a URAP student is work-study eligible (as denoted in their financial aid award letter accessible through CAESAR), then their URAP position will be converted to work-study. The student will be asked on the application if they are work-study eligible, and if so, they will be asked to share their work-study allotment. Please refer to the Work-Study website to determine eligibility and allotment.

Note: work-study allotment and eligibility do not impact likelihood of selection for this grant. Knowing the allotment helps us calculate how many additional hours the student might be able to earn beyond the URAP award amount.

Here is an overview of how that will work: work-study is a federal need-based financial aid program. At Northwestern, it is set up such that the government pays for 75% of the student’s hourly wage, and the department that hires the student pays the other 25%. Since the Office of Undergraduate Research is the hiring department for URAP jobs, we will cover the 25%, and there is no additional cost to the faculty mentor.

Of note, work-study allotments are typically more than the URAP award allotment, which means the student may: 1) hold more than one work-study job (and it is the mentee’s job to communicate this to the mentor if this is true), and/or 2) be eligible to earn additional URAP hours given their work-study allotment. The average work-study allotment is $3,600 which is around 221 possible URAP hours. Students are often eager to maximize their work-study income. Consequently, prior to the grant beginning, the student mentee and faculty mentor should have an honest conversation about the student’s goals and commitments regarding work-study position(s), and if the URAP job is a viable way for the student to earn additional hours. For example, if the faculty mentor only has about 100 hours of work (i.e., the initial URAP amount of $1,625 divided by $16.25/hr), the student can only earn a fraction of the $3,600 allotment, the student may pursue a second work-study job since many students financially depend on being able to earn the full allotment. Conversely, if the faculty mentor hopes to hire the student for 221 hours, but the student already has another work-study job with which they plan on splitting their time, it is important for the faculty member to know about realistic time expectations for their URAP research tasks. The federal work-study program caps the number of hours worked per week at 20 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i get help writing my resume and cover letter.

Certainly! Since the required student application components are a resume and cover letter, your best resource is Northwestern Career Advancement . You can schedule an appointment with an advisor via Handshake . If you’re looking to speak to someone quickly, look into NCA LiveChat or NCA Express Advising options.

We are also happy to provide advising support through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Schedule an advising appointment with an advisor.

What if I do not currently have a faculty mentor in mind?

Can i apply to more than one open position, i am in a lab-based field. can i still ask a faculty mentor to apply.

• New junior faculty who have not yet applied for major grants and who need RA help while they are setting up their first lab.
• Faculty who are initiating small, unfunded pilot projects that will later form the basis of a new NSF/NIH application.
• Faculty who are funded by grants that explicitly prohibit hiring of undergraduates (please be specific about funding source).

If the faculty mentor does have potential funding to hire you, we expect them to do so such that our office can focus on creating as many opportunities for students as possible.   There are often a number of resources in these disciplines wherein faculty can fund  or subsidize undergraduates.

When can I begin working? How many hours can I complete?

First and foremost, you have to complete all the hiring paperwork before you can begin working. We have a separate page with instructions for award winners . You will also receive instructions in the application portal, and again during a mandatory onboarding workshop.

Academic Year URAP

• Students can begin working any time after they have submitted the appropriate payroll paperwork AND the position is visible in Workforce.
• Students can work more heavily in one quarter than another, pending their course load and agreement with the faculty sponsor.
• Students can work over breaks, if agreed upon with faculty sponsor.  Work cannot be conducted during exam periods.
• Students are paid $16.25/hour and can earn up to $1,625 (or 100 hours) over the grant period. Students who are eligible and choose to convert their RA position to work-study can earn more depending on their individual work-study allotment.
• If they choose to space out the 100 hours, students often work 5-8 hours a week (see funding information above).
• Students CANNOT work more than 40 hrs/week; whether working for this job alone or in combination with another part-time campus job.
• Students must complete & log all hours by the last payroll deadline before Spring Exams begin. Please check your award email for specific dates. Hours must be logged AND annotated in Workforce.

How do I get paid?

First and foremost, you must complete all steps in the hiring payroll process before you can begin working. We have a separate page with information for award winners . You will receive detailed instructions for hiring steps once you’ve been awarded the grant in the application system. You will also receive more information during the mandatory onboarding workshop.

The Office of Undergraduate Research hires students as Temp Employees, and students are paid an hourly wage of $16.25/hr. Students enter their hours in Workforce to get paid, and the faculty supervisor (or someone the faculty mentor designates) approves hours in Workforce as primary supervisor. Students cannot begin working until their timecard is visible in Workforce; typically the job is visible about a week after all payroll paperwork is submitted. Additional processes to complete payroll paperwork (like applying and receiving a social security number) may delay the potential start date. Full details on your award paperwork, payroll paperwork, and using Workforce to log/approve hours will be provided in your award emails; we also require all student awardees to participate in a mandatory on-boarding workshop.

I was selected as a URAP mentee! What do I do next?

When you are formally selected, you should receive an award email with instructions on what to do next. You will also fill out a form to generate custom payroll instructions within the application system. You can refer to the Info for Grant Winners page for links to payroll forms and detailed instructions on how to complete them. In general you will need to:

• Log back into the application system and formally accept the award.
• Submit a personal data form.
• Complete tax paperwork and I9 verification if you are not already in the Payroll system.
• Attend a mandatory URAP onboarding workshop.
• Begin working ONLY after the position is formally created through HR and you can see a place to enter hours in Workforce.

I need help with the Workforce timekeeping system.

All other questions are best asked of the Workforce help desk, as we are not experts in how this system works.

• Information and Links for the Workforce Timekeeping System
• Phone: 847-491-4700
• Email: [email protected]

Can I use this position to earn work-study money? What about academic credit?

You cannot simultaneously be paid for your work while earning academic credit, so if you prefer to receive academic credit, you should apply for a 398/399 independent study. Enrollment in an independent student makes you eligible to apply for an  Academic Year Undergraduate Research Grant , which provides $1,000 towards research related expenses.

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Undergraduate Research Assistantships

Iowa State University’s Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) Program encourages outstanding juniors and seniors to pursue graduate study by offering them hands-on experience in a formal research environment.

The URA Program benefits students and faculty alike by providing them with an opportunity to make career decisions and to work with other talented individuals in a research environment similar to graduate research and fellowships.

The research roles assigned to the students promote the development of technical and manipulative skills, as well as foster originality, imagination, judgment, and patience — all characteristics of an independent scholar.

Requirements for the 2024-2025 URA Program

To qualify for the Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program, students must:

• Be classified as juniors or seniors by the beginning of fall semester
• Maintain an ISU cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25
• File the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA )
• Be eligible for Work-Study funding
• Complete the URA application

First Year Students

• First year students may earn a maximum of $4,300 for the nine-month academic period
• 40% of the wages are paid by the faculty sponsor
• 60% of the wages are paid by the College Work-Study (CWS) program
• The pay rate for first year URA students is a minimum of $12.00 per hour

Renewal Students

• Renewal students continuing work with the same faculty member may earn a maximum of $5,000 for the nine month academic period
• The pay rate for renewal URA students is a minimum of $14.00 per hour
• Soft deadline of March 29, 2024 for Spring interviews. Applications will be accepted after this date, but may have a delay in matching.
• Completed Letter of Intent signed by  all parties
• Must have selected the Work-Study job profile in Workday (employer only)

Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) Documents

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• Letter of intent
• Student application
• Faculty application
• Renewal application

For 2023-24 information and forms, contact: Julie Arnold Phone: 515-294-0103 Email: [email protected]

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Performing research can be a very enriching and transformative part of your undergraduate experience at the College. You may encounter it as part of your coursework, but it can also be something you do outside of the classroom as a way to gain practical skills, learn about methods of inquiry and contribute actively to the advancement of study in your field.

Finding a research opportunity will require you to be proactive, build faculty relationships , and use key resources . It may be good to start by charting your personal goals and interests in order to help you identify opportunities that are a match for them. Remember to give yourself plenty of time for your search and to remain flexible and open-minded through the process. Engaging with the research community at Harvard is possible for students in all concentrations. Whether you have participated in research work previously, or are just getting started, there are opportunities designed to meet you where you are right now.

Research opportunities come in many formats and happen in a variety of settings. They often start off as a question that someone wants to explore more fully. Faculty, for example, initiate research projects designed for this purpose. It might also begin with you! In your studies, for example, you may have noticed a lack of knowledge or a lack of recent work on a particular topic that interests you. With the guidance of a faculty mentor, you could be the person to explore and find answers to fill in the void of missing information.

Depending on the scale of a project, you might find yourself working on a team or operating on your own and coordinating your efforts with those of a faculty mentor. This work may take place on campus, at other domestic locations, or even internationally, during term-time or over the course of the summer.

Some common formats of research experiences for undergraduates include:

Course-based Research

Courses (existing or independent study). Many courses at Harvard and neighboring institutions (where you can cross-register ) have a strong research component. There is even the option for you to design an independent study course. To explore these options, the best starting point is with a concentration adviser knowledgeable about course offerings and policies in that concentration. You can also visit the Advising Programs Office  (APO) to connect with undergraduate concentration advisers.

Research Assistantships

There are many opportunities to work as a research assistant on an existing project. A research assistantship is an excellent opportunity for students with little experience to get their first exposure to research. Research assistantship postings can be found on department webpages, at research centers, as well as on the Student Employment Office Job Board . You can also check with nearby hospitals and research groups, in addition to faculty and grad students. If you have never contacted research investigators before, check out our tips on how to effectively reach out to faculty .

Research Programs

In lieu of performing research via a course or an assistantship, you might consider looking at a research program. Depending on the program, you might work on a project designed by a member of faculty or propose your own question to pursue under the guidance of a faculty mentor. URAF summer programs, for example, are designed to correspond to specific academic areas (i.e., STEM, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences), forming a cohort of fellows working on various topics in their area of interest.

URAF research programs are offered on an annual basis, with pre-set start- and end-times, and require formal applications with strict deadlines. These programs often have different eligibility criteria (i.e., GPA, class year, research experience). Some programs require previous field-specific experience, while other are designed for newcomers to that particular field of study. Many research programs include various forms of financial support (e.g. stipends, accommodation, etc.) as well as opportunities for community-building and intellectual growth.

Thesis Research

Each concentration has its own requirements for thesis research, including topics allowed, prerequisites, timing, and who can supervise your work. If you are interested in thesis research, connect with advisers appointed by the concentrations for guiding undergraduates—information about concentration advisers can be found on the APO website. Also, check out our tips on how to effectively reach out to faculty .

Some questions to ask yourself when looking for a program are:

• Where do you want to be?
• What type of research would you like to do?
• Does the program offer additional support or programming that may be helpful?
• How long do you intend to do research?

The Browse URAF opportunities page of our website aggregates a large number of Harvard undergraduate research options. Please note, however, that not all Harvard-affiliated schools and programs are listed here. To ensure you are learning about all potential opportunities, don’t forget to consult faculty advisers, concentration advisers, and academic advisers to identify programs that match your interests and desired outcomes most closely.

Beyond browsing through URAF opportunities, you can explore our External Resources  page which provides another starting point for finding research opportunities, including research programs. Some are based at Harvard, while others are located across the US and worldwide. You can also use Google to search for research programs related to your topic and interests. Try using the keywords, "undergraduate research" or "summer undergraduate research."

If you have previously performed research at Harvard, you too might consider how you would benefit from exploring external opportunities . Exposure to research and processes at different institutions will allow you to expand your professional and academic networks, to explore a new place and even new ways of investigating topics that interest you.

At whatever point you happen to be in your undergraduate trajectory, URAF is here to support you through each stage of the process. You can even check out our remote-ready  resources webpages if you intend to perform all or part of your research online.

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Interested in learning more about projects that past fellows in the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV) have worked on? Check out our achive HSURV Abstract Books!

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• 2022 HSURV Abstract Book (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH, SPUDS)
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• 2020 HSURV Abstract Book  (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH)
• 2019 HSURV Abstract Book  (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH)
• 2018 HSURV Abstract Book  (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH)
• 2017 HSURV Abstract Book  (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH, PCER)
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So, You Want to Be an Undergrad Research Assistant?

Undergraduate research assistants can assist faculty with all stages of research projects, from generating project ideas and developing appropriate research questions, to preparing a conference presentation, to revising and resubmitting an authored publication.

As an assistant professor who teaches clinical courses for undergrad CSD students, I’ve had students serve as assistants in my lab in various roles. These students collected and entered data for research studies, assisted in writing abstract proposals for presentations, and purposefully worked to refine their professional communication skills while serving in my lab.

As their mentor, my goal is that my student research assistants learn to appreciate the importance of having a solid résumé and a polished letter of intent by regularly providing them with writing support as they prepare to apply for graduate school. Student researchers are also provided opportunities to observe clinical observation hours, to participate in research workshops, and to attend professional conferences to disseminate our work.

What Factors Do Faculty Consider When Selecting Undergrad Research Assistants?

When you consider seeking out an undergrad research assistant position, you should consider a few things. Here’s a peek inside what faculty may consider when deciding who to mentor in their research lab…

How Well Do You Know the Faculty Member?

Faculty receiving a “cold call” email from a student requesting an opportunity to work in their research lab may not automatically result in a research placement. There may be an application process if multiple students are interested or the faculty may not have a project currently underway that is appropriate for student researchers. Reading professor’s bios posted on your school’s website can help you knowing what type of projects are active in your department.

If you don’t know the faculty member, that’s okay! Schedule a meeting to talk with them about your goals for the research experience. Not only will they see if your expectations are the right fit for their research project, but they’ll also observe your interpersonal skills (e.g. response to feedback, problem solving, and emotional intelligence). Remember, faculty are looking for students who are truly interested in learning about the process of research and not just trying to “beef up” their résumés for graduate school.

Understand that faculty will most likely discuss your previous academic performance with fellow professors to get a better idea of your writing skills and professionalism to determine if you’ll be compatible in the lab setting.

Are You Interested in the Research Topic?

Seek out research opportunities for topics you’re interest in! This will keep your level of motivation high. If you don’t understand the research topic, you may not be helpful in sustaining the project or contributing to a thriving lab. Having an interest in the research topic not only helps you, it helps the lab, too.

Do You Have Realistic Expectations?

When students initiate conversations with faculty to “do research,” they often don’t understand the reality and longevity of the process. Many believe they’ll be creating their own projects and aren’t aware of the scope of their role. Often, students’ participation will be a small part of a larger, ongoing project. Because research can take a long time to complete, students may experience the research process at different points. This means you may rarely see a project through from start to completion. This is why it’s important if you think you may be interested in working in a research lab to contact the faculty mentor early (sophomore year is not too soon!) so you can gain more experience during your time in school.

Do You Have the Knowledge and Skills to Support the Research Project?

Depending on your year in school, you may or may not have studied the research topic yet. However, your knowledge of word processing, graphic design, social media, and data analytics could be beneficial. If you enjoy creative writing, you may find professional academic writing challenging. Keep in mind, having multiple students in a lab allow faculty to target each student’s individual strengths and assign lab tasks appropriately. So, these are all things to think about when considering undergrad research positions.

How Will Your Success Be Measured?

Talk to faculty about how they plan to measure the success of undergrad researchers. Will you have dedicated time to share the knowledge you gained? This may look like giving a presentation at a local, state, national, or international meeting. It may be creating a project that results in improved processes in a clinic, or establishing a training protocol for future students. Also consider if you’ll be invited into a discussion about authorship for any current or future publications that come from the lab.

Final Words of Wisdom

By asking to be involved in research early, seeking help when needed, and having a trainable attitude, you’ll increase your success at obtaining an undergraduate research position. Faculty want to encourage your success and will be happy support your efforts if you seek opportunities for research in a professional and sincere way.

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Speaker 1: Welcome to Grad Life Grind. If you're new to this channel, thank you for checking it out, and if you're already a subscriber, thanks for being back again. I'm a first-year PhD student in clinical psychology, and in this channel I talk about my life as a grad student and bring you information about the mental health field. In today's video, I want to talk about what it's like being an undergraduate research assistant. So if you're interested in a PhD in clinical psychology, or if you're already a PhD student, you know that one of the best ways to be a competitive applicant is to get some research experience. And unless you're coming in with a master's degree, the best way to get research experience is to be an undergrad RA. And I recorded a previous video about what it's like to get into a PhD program without getting a master's degree first, because psychology is one of the only degrees where you can go to a PhD program straight from undergrad with a bachelor's degree. And that's what I did, and I'm going to talk about that in this video. So if you're new to this channel, and in order to be a competitive applicant, I worked as a research assistant for about two years while I was an undergrad. And I learned so much from the experience, and I think that it really well prepared me to understand what it means to do research and really solidified my decision to pursue a PhD. So I can only speak from my experience as an RA, but I want to tell you guys what it was like and the kinds of things that undergrad RAs usually do. So I worked at a research and clinical program that looked into CBT, which is cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis. And that's often known as CBT-P. Essentially, the people that I worked with were developing interventions and then testing them with actual people. So it was an opportunity to do research, but also get a little bit of exposure to clinical work or therapy, because I was learning about how they administer CBT for psychosis. And the way that I found out about the opportunity was that I was in the honors program at my university, and I got an email about it. And basically, there was someone from my school who worked at a research and clinical program that looked into CBT for psychosis. So I got an email from someone from my school who worked for the program already, who was leaving to study abroad, and then passed on the opportunity to the honors students. So I applied and interviewed and then I got the position and I had no idea what to expect. And obviously, when you're an undergrad student, you don't have much experience. So you might have volunteered here and there. But if you're a first or second year college student, you might not even know what your major is yet. So I think that going into the RA experience, it's okay to not have that much work experience or psychology experience in the past. And the people that are looking to fill those positions know that and they know that you're coming in to learn. So to start, I was working on some data that was already collected. And what they had done in a previous study was they had the participants fill out a bunch of questionnaires before and after treatments. So many of those assessments and questionnaires were sitting in a filing cabinet and needed to be scored. So one of the first things that I learned was how to score certain assessments. And one of the things when you're scoring data is inter-rater reliability. So me and other RAs were scoring the same things and then checking our answers to see that we did have the same scores. So that was the first thing that I learned how to do. And for me, it was really, really cool, even though I think after a while it could get boring. It was nice to see what kinds of questions they asked and what kind of answers we were getting. And it's cool to look at data that was collected before an intervention versus after and see how the scores differ. After I learned how to score, I learned how to enter data. And there's so many different ways to organize and deal with data. But for our lab, we did everything in Excel and they had already created databases and showed me how to organize data. And I was just entering the scores that I was getting based on the scoring that I had done and then comparing those results to what other RAs were coming up with. Data entry can be kind of boring because you're sitting there just inputting numbers all the time. But I think for someone who's just starting out, what's really exciting, like I said, is seeing the pre-post scores and realizing that an intervention actually worked or actually did some kind of change. Even though RAs tend to get some busy work or administrative work to do, it's still a really good opportunity because it's something that you will have on your CV for when you move forward. But you also do get to be in the room with certain important conversations or meetings. And if the people you work for are open to it, you can collaborate or give them your ideas. And that can be really cool. So one of the other things that I wanted to talk about that I was able to do as an RA was participate in lab meetings. So most labs are groups of people who are doing research together. And there's a principal investigator known as the PI. And they're the person who is usually first author. They come up with the most ideas. They're the faculty member that's running the lab. And then they'll have kind of senior staff members, which in a school would be like graduate students or a clinical research coordinator who usually help manage the clinic and then help manage the lab. And then there are graduate students, and undergraduate students. So there is a little bit of a hierarchy. And there's always weekly or bi-weekly lab meetings. And every PI does that differently. But as an undergrad RA, I was able to start attending lab meetings and just get a sense of what it looks like to convene and talk about how the projects are progressing, what things need to get done, and things like that. And as an RA, sometimes you're not doing anything crazy. You're just doing, you're like the note taker. But being there and hearing about it was really exciting. And like I said, if you're working with the lab, you're going to be able to do a lot of different things. And you're going to work with a PI who is really open to hearing what the students or lab members have to say, then that can be a really cool opportunity to start developing your own ideas and research skills. So I happened to work with someone who was amazing and wanted to know what everyone thought. So everyone's opinion mattered. Even though I was only there for a couple of months, I was already getting asked like, what do you think? And how do you think we can make this better? And that's really awesome. And not every PI is like that. But I really had a space where I felt like my opinion mattered. And then I was able to hear what more senior members of the lab had to say and how they were thinking scientifically. And I think it was a huge opportunity for me to grow in terms of research. And it was an opportunity to see for myself, like, can I see myself doing this in the future? So in addition to lab meetings, there are other types of trainings or seminars that RAs can sometimes attend. And like I said, I can only speak from my experience. And I personally worked at a hospital and that's where the lab was located. And I was able to attend psychiatry grand rounds. And the best way for me to describe grand rounds is basically a big talk where someone comes or a team of people come and present their research. And then the audience can ask questions at the end and kind of pick the brain of the researcher. I didn't even know what grand rounds were, but the whole lab would attend grand rounds together every week. And sometimes I had no idea what they were presenting on. And because it was a hospital, a lot of times there was like a lot of like neuro anatomy and things like that that I didn't know much about. I didn't know anything about psychiatry yet because it was just starting college. But it was really, really interesting to see how all these like intellectuals and academics gather to talk about the work that they're doing, how it applies to everyday work and where the field is going. So again, these opportunities to just get excited and kind of fired up about the work that you're going to do in the future. Once I was in the lab for a while, I got a little bit more, I guess, seniority and I started training some of the other RAs that were coming on. And that was a really nice experience. So I got a little bit more experience with the RAs because I got to, you know, add to my CV that I was supervising other student RAs and we were all volunteers. But I started to kind of develop a little bit more of a voice in the in the program, which was really, really gratifying. And really the major benefits of being an RA while you're an undergrad is to get experience that is going to help get you into a master's program or a PhD program or get a job in the future. And one of the important things for PhD applicants is getting publications or presentations. I highly recommend, and I should do another video on this, I highly recommend that if you're starting to work for someone, anyone, you should be upfront about what your goals are and what you want to get out of the experience, especially if you're a volunteer. So the compensation that you get as a volunteer research assistant is the opportunity, the exposure to research and clinical experience, but also the outcomes of that are being included as an author on publications, going to presentations and conferences. Those are things that you can add to your CV and that look really good on you. So one of the things that I was able to do after I was an RA for a little while is talk to my supervisor about being on papers and doing some writing for the lab. So I was able to work on some papers that were already kind of in the works. That's one of the things that RAs get to do, start working on preparing manuscripts or seeing what it's like to work on a manuscript, what it's like to submit to a journal. Another amazing thing that I got to do after I was an RA for a while, after I passed the scoring and data entry phase, I got to actually collect some data. So I was able to do some structured clinical interviews that I was taught by the PI and by other people in the lab. And then I was able to actually meet with study participants and do those structured interviews. So that was something that the PI told me would actually set me apart on my applications because I was learning how to do structured clinical interviews that people don't actually know how to do. So I was able to actually learn until they're already in a PhD or master's program. So because they needed someone to help with those things, I was able to jump all over and say, yes, I want to learn. I want to see some of the participants. And I got to have a little bit of one-on-one experience with the people that we worked with. And like I said, the program was CBT for psychosis. So some of the people, most of the people that we worked with had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. And I was able to work one-on-one with these people, go through these interviews with them. Learn a little bit about establishing a relationship with someone while you're trying to collect data. And doing research and collecting data is completely different from doing therapy, but it was as close as I was going to get to working with a client or someone from a clinical population. And I think that the key to succeeding in the lab was asking for those opportunities and really taking initiative in what your goals are is also key as an RA. And the other amazing thing that RAs get to do is network. So being part of a big lab means that there are a lot of people that you can pick their brains, talk to them, ask them questions. So the lab that I was in had a lot of people from different points in their careers. So there was the PI who obviously had a doctorate degree. There was the clinical coordinator. And eventually there were two clinical coordinators, both of which had their masters. And then there were postdoctoral fellows. So those are people who had just finished their PhD. Then there were people who are currently getting their PhD. Then there were the other people that my PI worked with. So I got to meet their staff as well. So it was a really nice opportunity for me to meet people and ask them questions about graduate school. So what do I say on my interviews? Where should I apply? How many schools should I apply to? A lot of the information that I got was from the people that I worked with. So all that stuff is probably the most valuable thing that you get from being an RA. So in summary, this is all about what RAs do. We collect data. We organize data. We enter data. We score assessments. We network. We go to seminars. We go to trainings. And we do also a little bit of administrative work, but we also get opportunities like writing manuscripts, attending conferences, and really being part of this collective group of people that help us advance our career as we help them do the things that they need to do in their labs. And I really think that the key to being a successful RA or getting the most out of an RA experience is being eager, being eager to learn, being excited to learn when we were in meetings and people were like, we really need someone to score this data or we really need someone to enter this data or we really need someone to develop a manual for this. I always offered myself. I was like, I could do that. I would love to learn that. I would want to try that. I can do a draft of that and show you afterwards. And oftentimes that led to me having a lot of work on my hands. And I think that there's definitely a balance. And I learned just so much about how to say no versus saying yes to everything. But I think that my willingness to learn as much as possible and do as much as possible was really a benefit to me. So I really hope that this video was informative to you and helpful in some way. If you are a student who's looking into being a research assistant, I hope that this video gave you an inside look to what that experience is like. And if you're someone who is hoping to apply to graduate school and you're wondering how to get research experience, I highly recommend trying to get a research assistantship. If you've ever been a research assistant, I would love to hear about your experience. So please let me know in the comments. I want to thank you for watching this video and I want to remind you to subscribe if you enjoyed this video. And if you enjoyed it, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. And I hope that you enjoyed any of my other content. My goal is to inform you, to inspire you, to spark an interest in you, and hopefully also entertain you. So I hope you'll check back in next time.

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Become a Research Assistant

Undergraduate research experience helps to make you a competitive applicant for graduate programs in any field and can also help you to decide which graduate programs are the right fit for your interests.  The practical and analytical skills you will gain while working in a lab will also make you more attractive to potential employers.

How do I choose the right lab?

Before applying to work in a lab, you should ask yourself:

• What topics have most interested you in your psychology courses?
• What skills do you want to gain?
• How much time can you commit per week?

Then, peruse our Research Labs page for more information about labs, their research areas, and their requirements for research assistants.

Be prepared to be flexible as you choose a laboratory. In any lab, you will develop a feel for the flow of research, general research skills, and a relationship with a research mentor. As you grow as a researcher, you will move into research areas that more and more closely match your personal and intellectual interests.

How do I apply?

Contact the labs you are interested in to see if there are openings available.  Most labs require you to submit your current resume/CV and an application. 

If you are invited to meet with a faculty member and/or the lab manager, come prepared! Visit the faculty member’s web page and read about their recent work. If there are multiple students who apply for the same position, you are more likely to be chosen if you show genuine enthusiasm for the lab’s work. Also be prepared to discuss how your skills and interests are a good fit for the lab.

What if I want to work with a professor who is not recruiting research assistants?

Read some of the faculty member's publications and write an email to them detailing your interest in their research.  At the end of the email, ask them if they have available positions in their lab. If you are a good fit, the PI may be open to working with you.

What will I do as a research assistant?

When can i work.

Research assistants can work in a faculty research lab during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.  Individual labs have different needs at each time of the year, so be sure to contact the labs you are interested in to see when they have positions available.

Can I get course credit?

In addition to gaining valuable research experience and skills, undergraduate students may receive course credit for their lab work.  You may receive between 3-12 credits per semester and can also receive course credit for working in a laboratory during the summer.  To receive credit, you will need to contact Emilie O'Leary (Undergraduate Program Coordinator) to register for the Research In Psychology Course 85-507(Fall) 85-508(Spring).  You must obtain permission to work in a faculty member's lab before registering for the course. 

To receive course credit for your work you will need to register for Research in Psychology within the first two weeks of the semester.

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The Undergraduate Research Assistant Program (UGRAP)  at UTA enables transformative learning through research by engaging students with innovative faculty, professional communities, professional development, and their developing identities as leaders.  

APPLICATIONS

• For Spring: Due November 20, 2023
• Summer: Unavailable for the 2024 semester
• Fall: Due July 19, 2024 - Complete the application  

What Will I Be Doing During the Semester?

If you are selected for UGRAP, you will participate in an intensive research experience working alongside nationally- and internationally-recognized professors for a maximum of 19 hours per week (Fall/Spring, Summer includes additional hours). As this is a work-study program, students are funded $9.00/hour. You will conduct supervised research, attend research mentor and research team meetings, learning communities, and participate in synchronous/asynchronous professional development. This program's cohort is shared with the UROP experience, as they are the exact same program - just different modes of funding the student participants.  

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• Open to all undergraduate majors
• Full-time UTA undergraduate student
• Apply as early as your second semester @ UTA
• Scholarly and creative projects in all majors and fields of study
• U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident required
• Awarded or eligible for work-study (FASFA)
• Fall/Spring Semester: Must be able to commit to at least 10+ hours for research and co-academic/curricular activities
• Summer: Must be able to commit to at least 25+ hours for research and co-academic/curricular activities
• Additional UTA Student Employment must be disclosed at interview, if selected
• 3 semester max participation, continuation not guaranteed  

What are the Benefits of Participating in UGRAP?

The benefits to becoming an undergraduate researcher within UGRAP are limited only by your ambition, but if we have to get specific:

• On-campus research support
• Ability to research at UTARI , pending availability
• Earn funding while conducting research
• Gain valuable experiential learning experience
• Research Mentorship
• Professional Development and Learning Communities
• Add to your career experience on your professional resume
• Network with UTA faculty, staff, and students
• Participate in a formal research poster/presentation 

Please contact The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at [email protected] or schedule an appointment using our Booking Advising system.

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Tobin Undergraduate Research Assistantships

The Tobin Undergraduate Research Assistantships (Tobin RAs) are named after James Tobin, a prominent member of the Department of Economics at Yale from 1950 to 2002 and the winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1981. He was an avid supporter of involving undergraduates in research in economics and was the leader of "Tobin’s ‘army’ — generations of undergraduates [who] became part of an intellectual adventure … and were instilled with the desire to devote knowledge and reason to the betterment of society" (quoted in " Remembering James Tobin: Stories Mostly from His Students ," by Robert Goldfarb, Eastern Economic Journal , 2003).

To apply for a project, students should submit an application form along with an uploaded curriculum vita (or resume). The relevant professor will receive an email of your application and curriculum vita.

Students may apply to at most three projects (one application per project), but accept no more than one position. Students who have participated in the Tobin RAs in the past are no longer eligible to participate. 

Applications for Fall 2024 will be accepted on a rolling basis from Monday, August 26 until Friday, September 6 at 4:30pm. Projects may be able to accommodate more than one RA. Projects that have been completely filled are marked as "POSITION FILLED." 

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Rebecca Toseland .

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Retirement Saving Faculty Sponsor Cormac O'Dea Position Filled Semester 2024 Fall Award Johnny Dedyo

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Urbanization and Fire Risk at the Global Wildland-Urban Interface: A Multi-Satellite Study of Past and Future Trends Faculty Sponsor Karen Seto Application Deadline 09/06/24 Application Link https://economics.yale.edu/undergraduate/tobin-ra/tobin-research-assistantship-application Semester 2024 Fall

Using Newspaper Articles to Track Local Legislative Changes Faculty Sponsor Winnie van Dijk Application Deadline 09/06/24 Application Link https://economics.yale.edu/undergraduate/tobin-ra/tobin-research-assistantship-application Semester 2024 Fall

Welfare Assessments: Theory and Applications Faculty Sponsor Eduardo Dávila Application Deadline 09/06/24 Application Link https://economics.yale.edu/undergraduate/tobin-ra/tobin-research-assistantship-application Semester 2024 Fall

Yale Program on Financial Stability Resource Library Faculty Sponsor Andrew Metrick Application Deadline 09/06/24 Application Link https://economics.yale.edu/undergraduate/tobin-ra/tobin-research-assistantship-application Semester 2024 Fall

Advancing Diversity and Inclusion of Underrepresented Groups in American Clinical Trials 1980-2020: The case of treatments for Alzheimer disease Faculty Sponsor Xi Chen Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Sophia Stumpf, Kien Lau

All Aboard! Migration to the New World during the 15th to 18th centuries Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Carlos Torres, Seung Min Baik Kang

Budget Policy Research Faculty Sponsor Natasha Sarin Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Annabelle Xing, Thomas Triedman

Climate Change Adaptation in Bangladesh Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Zahra Nasir

Competition and Discrimination in Elite Higher Education Faculty Sponsor Seth Zimmerman Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Ivan Sinyavin

Consumption and Income Inequality in the US and UK Faculty Sponsor Orazio Attanasio Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Nico Salinas Reyes

Data-Driven Environmental Policy: 2024 Environmental Performance Index Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Frank Lin

Data-Driven Sustainable Finance: Sustainability Metrics and Implications Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Ben Crair

Distributional Impacts of the Changing Retail Landscape Faculty Sponsor Kevin Williams Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Alexandre Van Tassel, Thomas Chung

Do Shareholders Vote Their Shares to Maximize a Stock's Value? Faculty Sponsor Yair Listokin Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Annie Lin

Economic Responses to COVID-19 Database Faculty Sponsor Christian McNamara Andrew Metrick Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Ibrahim Asif, Paul-Alexander Lejas

Empowering Women through Understanding Policy Levers to Address Norms Operationalization Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Abby Fossati, Maya Aidlin-Perlman

Evaluating the Impact of REDD+ Carbon Credit Projects using Satellite Data Faculty Sponsor Luke Sanford Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Nicholas Wu

Examining the Role of the Confirmation Bias in Information Processing and Decision Formation in the Context of Media Coverage of Covid-19 Vaccination Program in the U.S. During Period from December 2020 to October 2021 Faculty Sponsor Helen Pushkarskaya Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Felicia Fraizer-Bisner, Peter Williams

Financial Mistakes Among Elderly Homeowners Faculty Sponsor Cameron LaPoint Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Stevan Kamatovic, Farhan Baig, George Wang

Groundwater Depletion and Geospatial Data in Environmental Economics Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Aaron Smith

Inequality and Patient Evaluations Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Lauren Richard

Labor Migration in Nepal Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Nico Prescott

Peer Group Effects and Academic Performance Faculty Sponsor Gerald Jaynes Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Lisa Dong, Kiernan Liberman

Plugging in the Wind and Sun: Congestion Externalities in the Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Michael Ofodile

Program Evaluation Econometrics Faculty Sponsor Winnie van Dijk Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Nick Vilay

Racial Differences in the Dynamics and Distribution of Adult Family Income Faculty Sponsor Joseph Altonji Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Eli Tsung

Research on Housing Instability and its Long Run Impacts on Inequality Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Nina Gaither

Retirement Plan Work Faculty Sponsor Cormac O'Dea Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Johnny Deydo

Student Loan Forbearance, Distressed Borrowers, and their Lenders Faculty Sponsor Heather Tookes Alexopoulos Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Ava Chae

Survey Data Analysis Faculty Sponsor Winnie van Dijk Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Emily Zhang

The Central Park Climate Lab: Understanding the Effects of Climate Change on Central Park Faculty Sponsor Karen Seto Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Franklin Wu

The Changing Nature of Growth: Implications for Structural Transformation and Inequality Faculty Sponsor Michael Peters Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Elizabeth Chivers

The Impact of COVID-19 Related Business and Social Restrictions Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award David Acquaahmensah, Aaron Chen, Sophia Perez

The Medicalization of Health and Health Behaviors Faculty Sponsor Jody Sindelar Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Natalie Miller, Madison Reynolds

The Socio-Economic Effects of Large-Scale Subsidized Housing Programs Faculty Sponsor Winnie van Dijk Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring

The Value of Green Spaces within City Boundaries Faculty Sponsor Eli Fenichel Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Kemal Okvuran

The Value of Information Networks in Financial Markets Faculty Sponsor Edward Watts Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Alex Romero-Ruffo

Using LLMs for Supplementary Teaching Materials Faculty Sponsor Nils Rudi Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Zach Brown, Thomas Hamblet

Using Observational Data to Aid in the External Validity of Randomized Controlled Trials Faculty Sponsor Ed Vytlacil Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Oliver Galaska, Michael Gary

Yale Program on Financial Stability Resource Library Faculty Sponsor Christian McNamara Andrew Metrick Position Filled Semester 2024 Spring Award Tovah Lu

A Randomized Evaluation of the Effects of a Preschool Intervention on Child Learning and Female Economic Empowerment in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya Faculty Sponsor Costas Meghir Orazio Attanasio Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Yana Tucker

Advancing Diversity and Inclusion of Underrepresented Groups in American Clinical Trials 1980-2020: The case of treatments for Alzheimer disease Faculty Sponsor Xi Chen Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Sophia Stumpf, Jenny Lee

Algorithms and Hiring Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Lauren Richard, Ray Jin

Analyzing a Macroeconometric Model in Dynare Faculty Sponsor Ray C. Fair Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Kirill Putin

Balancing Performance and Equity in Student Cohort Partitions Faculty Sponsor Faidra Monachou Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Aryan Sehgal

Business Restrictions and COVID Fatalities Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Toia Conde Rodrigues da Cunha, Kate Shaughnessy, Julian Rivera

Climate Change Adaptation in Bangladesh Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Zahra Nasir

Competition and Discrimination in Elite Higher Education Faculty Sponsor Seth Zimmerman Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Ashley Zheng, Ivan Sinyavin

Consumption and Income Inequality in the US and UK Faculty Sponsor Orazio Attanasio Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Nico Salinas Reyes

Data-Driven Environmental Policy: Sustainability Metrics (EPI) Faculty Sponsor Robert Klee Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Quinn Luong

Data-Driven Sustainable Finance: Sustainability Metrics and Implications Faculty Sponsor Robert Klee Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Ben Crair

Direct-to-Consumer Trade Faculty Sponsor Amit Khandelwal Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Joshua Zhang

Do Shareholders Vote Their Shares to Maximize a Stock's Value? Faculty Sponsor Yair Listokin Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Ben Daniels

Economic Responses to COVID-19 Database Faculty Sponsor Christian McNamara Andrew Metrick Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Ibrahim Asif, Paul-Alexander Lejas

Evaluating the Impact of REDD+ Carbon Credit Projects using Satellite Data Faculty Sponsor Luke Sanford Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Henry Chen, Nicholas Wu

Examining the Role of the Confirmation Bias in Information Processing and Decision Formation in the Context of Media Coverage of Covid-19 Vaccination Program in the U.S. During Period from December 2020 to October 2021 Faculty Sponsor Helen Pushkarskaya Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Eric Li, Felicia Fraizer-Bisner

Financial Mistakes among Elderly Homeowners Faculty Sponsor Cameron LaPoint Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Gabriel Thomaz Vieira, Sadie Bograd, Shreyas Mehta

Flood Early Warning Systems in India Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Brian Wong

Labor Migration in Nepal Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Nico Prescott

Leveraging an Innovative Payment Model to Improve Women’s Digital Inclusion Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Will Aarons

Measuring Changes in Value of Local Outdoor Recreation Faculty Sponsor Eli Fenichel Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Kemal Okvuran

Peer Group Effects and Academic Performance Faculty Sponsor Gerald Jaynes Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Kiernan Liberman

Plugging in the Wind and Sun: Congestion Externalities in the Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Charlson Kim, Nahom Seyoum

Probability and Justice Faculty Sponsor Nils Rudi Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Hai Yen Tran

Racial Differences in the Dynamics and Distribution of Adult Family Income Faculty Sponsor Joseph Altonji Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Eli Tsung

Religious Observance and Well Being Faculty Sponsor Yair Listokin Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Maxwell Orr

Research on Housing Instability and its Long Run Impacts on Inequality Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Nina Gaither

Retirement Plan Work Faculty Sponsor Cormac O'Dea Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Laura Boifort

Satellite Data for Environmental Justice Mapping Faculty Sponsor Karen Seto Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Simon Bruhn

Student Loan Forbearance, Distressed Borrowers, and their Lenders Faculty Sponsor Heather Tookes Alexopoulos Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Ava Chae

The Central Park Climate Lab: Understanding the Effects of Climate Change on Central Park Faculty Sponsor Karen Seto Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Franklin Wu

The Dynamics of Trust Faculty Sponsor Larry Samuelson Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Ashish Puri

The Medicalization of Health and Health Behaviors Faculty Sponsor Jody Sindelar Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Natalie Miller, Madison Reynolds

The Socio-Economic Effects of Large-Scale Subsidized Housing Programs Faculty Sponsor Winnie van Dijk Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Mike Zhang

Using Observational Data to Aid in the External Validity of Randomized Controlled Trials Faculty Sponsor Ed Vytlacil Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Oliver Galaska, Phoebe Browning

Yale Program on Financial Stability Resource Library Faculty Sponsor Christian McNamara Andrew Metrick Position Filled Semester 2023 Fall Award Tovah Lu

Adaptive testing in nonparametric instrumental variables models Faculty Sponsor Xiaohong Chen Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Iris Li

Algorithm is Experiment: Policy and Industry Applications Faculty Sponsor Yusuke Narita Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Linxi Zeng

Algorithms and Hiring Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Ray Jin, Jessie Hwang

All Aboard! Migration to the New World during the 15th to 18th centuries Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Application Deadline 01/23/23 Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Pablo Trujillo, Catherine Collins

Biasing Investor Perceptions of Companies' Commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Sponsor Edward Watts Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Kalkidan Ayaleoukebede, Cameron Mejia, Esha Bhattacharya

Business Restrictions and COVID Fatalities Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Kameron Duncan, Mahima Kodavati, Emmery Korfmacher

Carbon Offsets & Carbon Capture and Storage Faculty Sponsor Robert Klee Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring

Child Development Faculty Sponsor Costas Meghir Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Valerie Nguyen, Sabine Rosaya

Competition and Discrimination in Elite Higher Education Faculty Sponsor Seth Zimmerman Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Ashley Zheng

Data-Driven Environmental Policy: Sustainability Metrics (EPI) Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Clarissa Tan

Do Shareholders Vote Their Shares to Maximize a Stock's Value? Faculty Sponsor Yair Listokin Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Ben Daniels, Annie Lin

Examining media coverage of Covid 19 vaccination program in the U.S. during period from December 2020 to October 2021 Faculty Sponsor Helen Pushkarskaya Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Bridget Vitu

Financial Crises Resource Library Faculty Sponsor Christian McNamara Andrew Metrick Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Trevor Schutes, Eming Shyu

Gender Gaps in Wage and Promotion Faculty Sponsor Zachary Bleemer Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Eve Grobman, Aarjav Joshi

Gender-sensitive policy for social and economic inclusion Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Will Aarons

How should we communicate research to policy makers? Faculty Sponsor Zachary Bleemer Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Amelia Davidson

Job Status and the Gender Pay Gap Faculty Sponsor Laura Adler Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Amre Proman

Marriage, Earnings and Lifetime Family Income: Generational Change for Men and Women Faculty Sponsor Joseph Altonji Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Eleri Phillips

Mental Health Disparities in Tobacco Use Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Lily Ates

Mobile Phone Access and Usage and the Impacts on Women’s Well-Being in India Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Nastaran Moghimi

Optimal Unilateral Carbon Taxes Faculty Sponsor Samuel Kortum Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award James Han, Xiang Rong Dai

Place of Birth and Health Disparities among Older Americans Faculty Sponsor Xi Chen Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Kane Xu, Yaya Guo

Plugging in the Wind and Sun: Congestion Externalities in the Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Raymond Jin

Price efficiency in municipal securities markets Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring

Property Tax Sales, Private Capital, and Gentrification Faculty Sponsor Cameron LaPoint Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Nolan Alexander, Gabriel Thomaz Vieira

Reconstructing Long-run Bank Equity and Credit Data Faculty Sponsor Christian McNamara Andrew Metrick Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Dilge Buksur, Nicole Rodriguez

Remote sensing and measuring the impact of Kenyan resettlement schemes Faculty Sponsor Luke Sanford Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Dannie Daley

Research on housing instability and its long run impacts on inequality Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Ahmed Almoaswes

Robust Linear and Nonlinear Pricing Faculty Sponsor Dirk Bergemann Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Justice Harasha

Satellite Data for Environmental Justice Mapping Faculty Sponsor Karen Seto Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Yuto Kida, Henry Chen

Small businesses and government assistance during the pandemic Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Naomi Shimberg

Soccer In-Play Prediction Faculty Sponsor Nils Rudi Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Thomas Hamblet

Soccer Penalty Shootouts Faculty Sponsor Nils Rudi Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring

Spillover Effects and Contract Design in the Shopping Mall Industry Faculty Sponsor Jiwoong Shin Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Keyi Liu

Statistical Discrimination in the Pay-setting Process Faculty Sponsor Laura Adler Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Alvin Delgado

Sustainable Finance, Net-Zero and Sustainability Metrics Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Queenie Lam

The Effects of Electrifying Transportation Faculty Sponsor Costas Arkolakis Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Evan Hu, Alex Ye

The Evolutionary Foundation of Preferences Faculty Sponsor Larry Samuelson Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Iris Zhao

The Impact of Migration on Educational Outcomes of left Behind Children: Evidence from the Philippines Faculty Sponsor Mark Rosenzweig Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Aldrin Aujero

Unanticipated Effects of Cannabis Legalization Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Callie Krueger

Using Satellite Data to Improve environmental Impact Evaluation Faculty Sponsor Luke Sanford Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Jackson Pullman

Welfare Assessments with Heterogeneous Individuals Faculty Sponsor Eduardo Dávila Position Filled Semester 2023 Spring Award Matt Schwartz, Kyle Shin

All Aboard! Migration to the New World during the 15th to 18th centuries Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Bobby Xiao, Pablo Trujillo

Bans on Flavored E-Cigarette Sales: Assessing Effects Across Subgroups Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Lily Ates

Business Restrictions and COVID Fatalities Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Brooks Meine, Marcella Villagomez, Desmond Pang

Child Development Faculty Sponsor Costas Meghir Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Valerie Nguyen, Sabine Rosaya

Cox’s Bazar Panel Survey Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Nicole Hu

Data-Driven Environmental Policy: Sustainability Metrics Faculty Sponsor Robert Klee Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Blake Bridge, Emilia Oliva

Effect of New York City’s Mandatory Commercial Building Energy Audits Faculty Sponsor Kenneth Gillingham Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Teddy Horangic

Examining media coverage of Covid 19 vaccination program in the U.S. during period from December 2020 to October 2021 Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Bridget Vitu

Financial Crises Resource Library Faculty Sponsor Christian McNamara Andrew Metrick Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Trevor Schutes, Eming Shyu

Gender Gaps in Wage and Promotion Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Eve Grobman, Aarjav Josh

How should we communicate research to policy makers? Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Amelia Davidson

Job Status and the Gender Pay Gap Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Amre Proman

Killing Innovation Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Meg Snyder

Marriage, Earnings and Lifetime Family Income: Generational Change for Men and Women Faculty Sponsor Joseph Altonji Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Mona Mahadevan

Mobile Phone Access and Usage and the Impacts on Women’s Well-Being in India Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Nastaran Moghimi, Lili Cerise

Place of Birth and Health Disparities among Older Americans Faculty Sponsor Xi Chen Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Shi Wen Yeo, Grace Vlasak

Property Tax Sales, Private Capital, and Gentrification Faculty Sponsor Cameron LaPoint Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Robby Hill, Fyze Tulyag, Lisa Dong

Race and Gender Differences in Earnings, Marriage and Family Income Faculty Sponsor Joseph Altonji Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Eleri Phillips

Reconstructing Long-run Bank Equity and Credit Data Faculty Sponsor Christian McNamara Andrew Metrick Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Sude Yenilnez, Ryan Vaughn, Harry Wang

Remote sensing and measuring the impact of Kenyan resettlement schemes Faculty Sponsor Luke Sanford Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Dannie Daley

Selection and Unraveling in Automobile Insurance: The Effect of Per-Mile Insurance Faculty Sponsor Kenneth Gillingham Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Rohan Menon

Small businesses and government assistance during the pandemic Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Naomi Shimberg

Spillover Effects and Contract Design in the Shopping Mall Industry Faculty Sponsor Jiwoong Shin Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Keyi Liu

Statistical Discrimination in the Pay-setting Process Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Matthew Lee, Alvin Delgado

Taming Counterfeit Markets with Consumer Information: An intervention in Kenyan Crop Seed Markets Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Astri Doub

The Efficacy of Carbon Offsets in Reducing Carbon Emissions: Evidence from the Clean Development Mechanism Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Position Filled Semester 2022 Fall Award Prastik Mohanraj

Bias and Evaluations Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Nicole Francis

CEOs’ Behavioral Integrity and their Narratives when Communicating with Stakeholders Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Rishabh Bhargava

Citizen security, engagement, and trust in the police Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Miguel Von Fedak

Cognitive Aging, Overconfidence and Well-being of Older Adults Faculty Sponsor Xi Chen Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Yilin Chen

College Basketball Recruitment Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award EJ Wilford

COVID-19 Infections and Cognitive Impairment Faculty Sponsor Xi Chen Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Tianyi Wang

Electricity consistency typology using nightlights satellite data Faculty Sponsor Karen Seto Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Jackie Dong

Electrifying Growth: Electricity Access for Productive Use in Sierra Leone Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Jacob Alvarado

Emergency Economic Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic Faculty Sponsor Andrew Metrick Christian McNamara Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Arnav Dhingra

Environmental Performance Metrics and Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Caroline Benedetti, Kaan Ertürk

Estimating The Impact Of Regulation Banning Flavored Vaping And Smoking Products Faculty Sponsor Jody Sindelar Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Morgan McCormick

Evictions and the Rental Market Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Aiden Lee, Noah Friedlander

Gender, Structural Transformation, and Academia Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Lelan Hu, Nora Draper

Global Interest Rate Trends Since the 14th Century Faculty Sponsor Andrew Metrick Christian McNamara Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Lila Alloula

Housing and Mortgage Markets Faculty Sponsor Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Justice Harasha

Identifying Diverse Economists Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Estephanos Bekele

Intergenerational Transmission of Health Disparities Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Sandhya Kumar, Garrett Frye-Mason

Killing Innovation Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Meg Snyder

Migration and Social Networks: Evaluating a Pilot Intervention Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Sheri Ofwona

Playing Checkers in Chinatown Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Zach Auster, Houcine Jedli

Price Informativeness Faculty Sponsor Eduardo Dávila Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Anup Bottu

Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Cancer Screening Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Sasha Thomas

Rainfall and re-election Faculty Sponsor Luke Sanford Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Alex Yuan

Remote sensing and measuring the impact of Kenyan resettlement schemes Faculty Sponsor Luke Sanford Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Katy Sun

Satellite imagery analysis of urban infrastructure and economic development in Africa Faculty Sponsor Karen Seto Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Ben Christensen

The Achievement of General Laws Faculty Sponsor Naomi Lamoreaux Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Justin Li, Cameron Greene

The Economic and Social Determinants of the Opioid Epidemic Faculty Sponsor Kaivan Munshi Position Filled Semester 2022 Spring Award Noa Rosinplotz, Ethan Liu

Age 11 Ambitions and Later Life Outcomes Faculty Sponsor Cormac O'Dea Semester 2021 Fall Award Alessa Kim-Panero , Charlotte Townley

Auction Theory Faculty Sponsor Dirk Bergemann Semester 2021 Fall

Beliefs and Prediction Markets Faculty Sponsor Philipp Strack Semester 2021 Fall Award Nalin Khanna, Andrew Wang

Business Restrictions and COVID Fatalities Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Heather Tookes Alexopoulos Semester 2021 Fall Award Karen Lu , Shihang Ru , Piao Yadi, Iris Wu, Chanwook Park , Andrew Yang, Mariam Alaverdian , Daniel Yoo , Rohan Krishman , Brian Krikman , Edward Liang , Ziyang Guo

Buying Carbon Offsets: Evidence on the Efficacy of the Clean Development Mechanism Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Semester 2021 Fall Award Bogdan Cuza

CEOs’ Behavioral Integrity and their Narratives when Communicating with Stakeholders Semester 2021 Fall Award Jacob Wu , Rishabh Bhargava

Changes in Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Ownership and Health Outcomes Faculty Sponsor Susan Busch Semester 2021 Fall Award David Lee

Citizen security, engagement, and trust in the police Semester 2021 Fall Award Baji Tumendemberel

Cognitive Aging, Overconfidence and Well-being of Older Adults Faculty Sponsor Xi Chen Semester 2021 Fall Award Yilin Chen , Junine Tu

Electrifying Growth: Electricity Access for Productive Use in Sierra Leone Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2021 Fall Award Jacob Alvarado

Emergency Economic Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic Faculty Sponsor Andrew Metrick Christian McNamara Semester 2021 Fall Award Sophia Kang, Arnav Tawakley

Environmental Performance Metrics and Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Semester 2021 Fall Award Caroline Benedetti , Ajay Culhane-Husain

Estimating The Impact Of Regulation Banning Flavored Vaping And Smoking Products Faculty Sponsor Jody Sindelar Semester 2021 Fall Award Loui Chen , Morgan McCormick

Evictions and the Rental Market Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Semester 2021 Fall Award Aiden Lee, Noah Friedlander

Failure and Careers Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Semester 2021 Fall Award Felix Law

From Dyes to Blockbuster Drugs: Database and Visualization of Pharmaceutical Industry Value Creation from early roots to 2020 Faculty Sponsor Gregory Raskin Yashodhara Dash Semester 2021 Fall Award John Brockett, Aryan Sehgal

Gender, Structural Transformation, and Academia Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Semester 2021 Fall Award Neil Himwich, Nora Draper, Lelan Hu

Global Interest Rate Trends Since the 14th Century Faculty Sponsor Andrew Metrick Christian McNamara Semester 2021 Fall Award Christopher Ye

Housing and Mortgage Markets Faculty Sponsor Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham Semester 2021 Fall Award Justice Harasha, Stephanie Hu

Housing Duration Faculty Sponsor Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham Semester 2021 Fall Award Denae Clowers

Identifying Diverse Economists Semester 2021 Fall Award Estephanos Bekele

Intergenerational Transmission of Health Disparities Semester 2021 Fall Award Garrett Frye-Mason, Sandhya Kumar

Migration and Social Networks: Evaluating a Pilot Intervention Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2021 Fall Award Sheri Ofwona

Optimal Unilateral Carbon Taxes Faculty Sponsor Samuel Kortum Semester 2021 Fall Award Samuel Kim

Parental Wealth Effects and Long-run Child Outcomes Faculty Sponsor Gerald Jaynes Semester 2021 Fall Award Jason Gonzalez

Playing Checkers in Chinatown Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Semester 2021 Fall Award Zach Auster, Houcine Jedli

Property Tax Lien Sales, Private Capital, and Gentrification in the U.S. Faculty Sponsor Cameron LaPoint Semester 2021 Fall Award Mark Hodges, Evan Hu, Lu Zheng

Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Cancer Screening Semester 2021 Fall Award Sasha Thomas

Regional estimates of climate change and economic activity Faculty Sponsor William Nordhaus Semester 2021 Fall Award Eric Krebs, Christina Tuttle

Satellite imagery analysis of urban infrastructure and economic development in Africa Faculty Sponsor Karen Seto Semester 2021 Fall Award Edward Frazer, Andrew West

Service-Led Economic Development: The Case of India Faculty Sponsor Michael Peters Fabrizio Zilibotti Semester 2021 Fall Award Ziyu Zhu

The Climate as a Source of Religious Belief Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Semester 2021 Fall Award Sophie Lai

The Economic and Social Determinants of the Opioid Epidemic Faculty Sponsor Kaivan Munshi Semester 2021 Fall Award Noa Rosinplotz

The Effect of Energy Efficiency Standards on the Air Conditioners Market Faculty Sponsor Kenneth Gillingham Semester 2021 Fall Award Eddie Hu

The Effect of Service-led Development on Welfare and Environmental Sustainability Faculty Sponsor Fabrizio Zilibotti Semester 2021 Fall Award Rosemarie Chen, Rock Zhu

The Labor Market Since COVID Faculty Sponsor Joseph Altonji Semester 2021 Fall Award Malcolm Tang

The Returns to Specific Graduate Degrees Faculty Sponsor Joseph Altonji Semester 2021 Fall

Topological-and-Textual Data Analysis of firms’ patent portfolios and financial performances Semester 2021 Fall Award Erkin Asci, Adrian Olsen

Trade Policy and the Environment Faculty Sponsor Lorenzo Caliendo Semester 2021 Fall Award Andy Wu, Brianna Schuh, Shi Wen Yeo

Trading Service Data Faculty Sponsor Dirk Bergemann Semester 2021 Fall Award Fred Zhang

The Evolution of U.S. Firms’ Retirement Plan Offerings Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Cormac O'Dea Semester 2021 Spring Award Rosa Kleinman, Jun-Davinci Choi, Melissa Kim

Broadening the Ethnographic Atlas: Religion and Climate Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Semester 2021 Spring Award Liviu Mosnoi, Charlie Tang

Business Restrictions and COVID Fatalities Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Heather Tookes Alexopoulos Matthew Spiegel Semester 2021 Spring Award Natalie Lord, Alex Liang, Vanika Mahesh, Stephen Martinez-Hamilton, Renee Dauerman, Elissa Prieto, Josephine Cureton, Joanna Wrobel, Charlotte Zimmer, David Mason, Nina Huang

CEOs’ Behavioral Integrity and their Narratives when Communicating with Stakeholders Location This project is eligible for remote work. Semester 2021 Spring Award Ashwin Agnihotri, Jacob Wu, Michelle Goh

Cognitive Impairment and Healthcare Utilization before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Xi Chen Semester 2021 Spring Award Sarah Guan

Commuting Infrastructure, Mode choice, and Spatial Misallocation Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2021 Spring Award Nishi Felton, Matthew Murillo

Data Analysis on Effects of Failure Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Semester 2021 Spring Award Tasnim Islam, Sebastian Varma

Developing and Validating Machine Learning Models to Understand Life Course Determinants of Dementia Risk Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Xi Chen Semester 2021 Spring Award Charlson Kim

Disclosure and Strategic Experimentation in Drug Development Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Charles Hodgson Semester 2021 Spring Award Hannah Ji

Dynamic Pricing using Multi-Armed Bandits Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Kosuke Uetake Semester 2021 Spring Award Rajat Doshi

Emergency Economic Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Andrew Metrick Christian McNamara Semester 2021 Spring Award Tiana Lopez, Asante Mzungu, Arnav Dhingra

Environmental Clearances Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Semester 2021 Spring Award Shayaan Subzwari

Estimating the Impact of Hospital Consolidation on Employees Wages Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Zack Cooper Semester 2021 Spring Award Siddarth Shankar

From Dyes to Blockbuster Drugs: Database and Visualization of Pharmaceutical Industry Value Creation from early roots to 2020 Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Gregory Raskin Yashodhara Dash Semester 2021 Spring Award Caitlin Chun, Julia Wu

Gender and Microfinance Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Semester 2021 Spring Award Diego Haro

Gender, Competition, and Compensation Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Ed Vytlacil Semester 2021 Spring Award Ben Sibul, Andrei Pascu

Impacts of state regulations of e-cigarettes: flavors and youth access Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Jody Sindelar Semester 2021 Spring Award Josh Czaczkes

Information Design and Multi-Item Pricing Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Dirk Bergemann Semester 2021 Spring Award Alden Tan

Labor market implications of COVID-19 in India Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Semester 2021 Spring Award Salma Shaheen

Learning about Demand: An Empirical Investigation of Dynamic Pricing in the Airline Industry Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Kevin Williams Semester 2021 Spring Award Daniel Lu

Optimal City Structure Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Costas Arkolakis Semester 2021 Spring Award William Zhu

Optimal Unilateral Carbon Taxes Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Samuel Kortum Semester 2021 Spring Award Julia Zheng, Samuel Kim

Property Tax Liens, Private Capital, and Gentrification in the U.S. Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Cameron LaPoint Semester 2021 Spring Award Evan Hu, Lu Zheng, Sasha Kolesnikova

Prudential Policy with Distorted Beliefs Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Eduardo Dávila Semester 2021 Spring Award Brian Zhu

Racial differences in vaccine hesitancy and possible solutions Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Jody Sindelar Semester 2021 Spring Award Eric Krebs

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Academic Career Trajectories in Economics Location This project is eligible for remote work. Semester 2021 Spring Award Linda Thach, Marco Chaidez, Amaris Hester

School Capital Expenditures, House Prices, and Student Outcomes Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Barbara Biasi Semester 2021 Spring Award Leon Lufkin

Service-Led Economic Development: The Case of India Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Fabrizio Zilibotti Semester 2021 Spring Award Sarah Moon

Soccer Penalty Shootouts Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Nils Rudi Semester 2021 Spring Award Drew Beckman, Nhi Nguyen

Social Interactions, Drug Abuse and Criminal Behavior Faculty Sponsor Kaivan Munshi Semester 2021 Spring Award Alice Geng

Solar Auction Cancellations and the Cost of Renewable Energy Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Semester 2021 Spring Award Tracy Zhou, Andrew Wei

Sustainability Metrics and Policy Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Semester 2021 Spring Award Quinn Nortonsmith, Slaveya Zaharieva, Sam Brigham

The Federal Reserve and State and Local Bond Yields Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Yair Listokin Semester 2021 Spring Award Rohan Garg, Ayumi Sudo

The Monetary Policy Multiplier Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor William English Semester 2021 Spring Award Liang Yuan Wong

Topological Data Analysis (TDA) of firms’ patent portfolios and financial performances Location This project is eligible for remote work. Semester 2021 Spring Award Alexis Teh, Clara Penteado, Janie Wu

Trust in Police and Citizen Security Location This project is eligible for remote work. Semester 2021 Spring Award Georgii Bekuridze, Alex Wyckoff

Vertical Incentives for Investment and Differentiation in the Chinese Film Industry Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Charles Hodgson Semester 2021 Spring Award Ran Wang

Working Without Respect: Working Class Aspirations in a Postindustrial Economy Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Gerald Jaynes Semester 2021 Spring Award Alex Kane

Accounting for Intangibles Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Samuel Kortum Semester 2020 Fall Award Alvin Chung, Michelle Tong

Broadening the Ethnographic Atlas: Religion and Climate Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Semester 2020 Fall Award Charlie Tang, Liviu Mosnoi, Zifeng Zeng

CEOs’ Behavioral Integrity and their Narratives when Communicating with Stakeholders Location This project is eligible for remote work. Semester 2020 Fall Award Ashwin Agnihotri

Commuting Infrastructure, Mode choice, and Spatial Misallocation Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Fabian Eckert Semester 2020 Fall Award Matthew Murillo, Nishi Felton

Disclosure and Strategic Experimentation in Drug Development Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Charles Hodgson Semester 2020 Fall Award Hannah Ji

Economics Research RA: Labor market implications of COVID-19 in India Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Semester 2020 Fall Award Andres Burgos, Freya Salva, Salma Shaheen

Emergency Economic Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Christian McNamara Andrew Metrick Semester 2020 Fall Award Asante Mzungu, Tiana Lopez, Hannah Manz

Estimating the Impact of Private Equity Investment on Health Care Providers’ Behavior Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Zack Cooper Semester 2020 Fall Award Baji Tumendemberel, Siddarth Shankar

From Dyes to Blockbuster Drugs: Database and Visualization of Pharmaceutical Industry Value Creation from early roots to 2020 Faculty Sponsor Yashodhara Dash Gregory Raskin Semester 2020 Fall Award Caitlin Chun, Julia Wu

Gender, Competition, and Compensation Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Ed Vytlacil Semester 2020 Fall Award Andrei Pascu, Ben Sibul

Information Design and Multi-Item Pricing Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Dirk Bergemann Semester 2020 Fall Award Alden Tan, Fred Zhang

Labor Market Returns to Graduate Degrees Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Joseph Altonji Semester 2020 Fall Award Lauren Harris, Emily Wang

Learning about Demand: An Empirical Investigation of Dynamic Pricing in the Airline Industry Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Kevin Williams Semester 2020 Fall Award Daniel Lu

Optimal Unilateral Carbon Taxes Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Samuel Kortum Semester 2020 Fall Award Michael Barresi

Panel Survey on the Influx of Forcibly Displaced Migrants in Bangladesh Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2020 Fall Award Fred Ebongue

Performance and Evolution of Market Networks Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Shyam Sunder Semester 2020 Fall Award Haron Adbaru

Prudential Policy with Distorted Beliefs Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Eduardo Dávila Semester 2020 Fall Award Brian Zhu, Jack Kelly

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Academic Career Trajectories in Economics Location This project is eligible for remote work. Semester 2020 Fall Award Linda Thach, Marco Chaidez, Amaris Hester

Rental Market Concentration and its Implications for the Urban Poor Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Semester 2020 Fall Award Luna Li, Nicole Zhen

Service-Led Economic Development: The Case of India Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Fabrizio Zilibotti Semester 2020 Fall Award Sarah Moon, Chris Yao

Soccer Penalty Shootouts Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Nils Rudi Semester 2020 Fall Award Imad Rizvi, Sam Tobin

Social Interactions, Drug Abuse and Criminal Behavior Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Kaivan Munshi Semester 2020 Fall Award Justin Ye, Alice Geng, Lucas Vasquez

Solar Auction Cancellations and the Cost of Renewable Energy Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Semester 2020 Fall Award Andrew Wei, Tracy Zhou

Sustainability and Environmental Performance Metrics Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Semester 2020 Fall Award Sam Brigham, Slaveya Zaharieva, Quinn Nortonsmith

The Economics of Covid Vaccines and Mitigation Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Jody Sindelar Semester 2020 Fall Award Eric Krebs, Josh Czaczkes

The Evolution of U.S. Firms’ Retirement Plan Offerings Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Cormac O'Dea Semester 2020 Fall Award Rosa Kleinman, Albert Gong, Jun-Davinci Choi

The Federal Reserve and State and Local Bond Yields Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Yair Listokin Semester 2020 Fall Award Ayumi Sudo

The Impact of Business and Related Restrictions on COVID Fatalities Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Semester 2020 Fall Award Joojo Ocran, Natalie Lord, Patrick Hayes

Topological Data Analysis (TDA) of firms’ patent portfolios and financial performances Location This project is eligible for remote work. Semester 2020 Fall Award Clara Penteado, Alexis Teh, Janie Wu

Trust in Police and Citizen Security Location This project is eligible for remote work. Semester 2020 Fall Award Elif Goksu Simsek, Alex Wyckoff, Sindi Dacin, Georgii Bekuridze

Vertical Incentives for Investment and Differentiation in the Chinese Film Industry Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Charles Hodgson Semester 2020 Fall Award Ran Wang, Oscar Wang

Working Without Respect: Working Class Aspirations in a Postindustrial Economy Location This project is eligible for remote work. Faculty Sponsor Gerald Jaynes Semester 2020 Fall Award Alex Kane

All Aboard! Migration to the New World during the 15th to 18th centuries Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Semester 2020 Spring Award Andre Costa, Charles Barton

Allocating Scarce Resources without Money Faculty Sponsor Philipp Strack Semester 2020 Spring Award Josh Purtell, William Arnesen, Ephraim Sutherland

Broadening the Ethnographic Atlas: Religion and Climate Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Semester 2020 Spring Award Naasey Kanko Arthur

Child Development and Human Capital Among the Poor Faculty Sponsor Costas Meghir Semester 2020 Spring Award Lauren Harris, Ryan Haygood

Dynamic Analysis of Edgeworth Price Cycles Semester 2020 Spring Award Alan Chiang

Employer and Employee Characteristics and the Labor Market Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Semester 2020 Spring Award Derek Chen, Graham Hardcastle

Empowering Women through Data: Economics Research at the Intersection of Development, Governance and Gender Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Semester 2020 Spring Award Sam Maniscalco, Anna Hwang

Enterprise Law in Spain 1817-2000 Faculty Sponsor Timothy Guinnane Semester 2020 Spring Award Daniela Valdes

Evaluating the Economic and Social Impacts of Rural Banking: Experimental Evidence from Southern India Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Semester 2020 Spring Award Niam Shah

Flexible Pay, Bargaining, and The Gender Wage Gap Faculty Sponsor Barbara Biasi Semester 2020 Spring Award Katherine Kushner, Rohan Angadi

From Dyes to Blockbuster Drugs: Database and Visualization of Pharmaceutical Industry Value Creation from early roots to 2020 Faculty Sponsor Gregory Raskin Yashodhara Dash Semester 2020 Spring Award Ivana Prstic ,Daniel Lee

Gender, Competition, and Compensation Faculty Sponsor Ed Vytlacil Semester 2020 Spring Award Nikita Joshi, Jonathan Michael Schwartz

Innovation and the Supply of Highly Specialized Human Capital Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Semester 2020 Spring Award Larissa Nguyen, Jessica Xu

Medicare and the Geography of Access Faculty Sponsor Jacob Wallace Semester 2020 Spring Award Karen Jiang

Optimal Unilateral Carbon Taxes Faculty Sponsor Samuel Kortum Semester 2020 Spring Award Ziyang Guo, Michael Barresi

Performance and Evolution of Market Networks Faculty Sponsor Shyam Sunder Semester 2020 Spring Award Michael Pei Lin, Haron Habte Adbaru

Religious Observance and Well Being Faculty Sponsor Yair Listokin Semester 2020 Spring Award Ayumi Sudo

Seasonal Migration in Nepal Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2020 Spring

Solar Auction Cancellations and the Cost of Renewable Energy Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Semester 2020 Spring Award Andrew Wei

Spatial Policies and Economic Growth Faculty Sponsor Costas Arkolakis Semester 2020 Spring Award Karina Franke, Jorge Colmenares-Miralles, Joon Lee

The Effects of U.S. Trade Policy on Industrial and Labor Location Faculty Sponsor Lorenzo Caliendo Semester 2020 Spring Award Stephanie Hu, Rajat Doshi, Joon Lee

The Evolution of U.S. Firms’ Retirement Plan Offerings Faculty Sponsor Cormac O'Dea Semester 2020 Spring Award Jasper Feinberg, Greg Naratil

The Monetary Policy Multiplier Faculty Sponsor William English Semester 2020 Spring Award Liang Yuan Wong

The Value of Arbitrage Faculty Sponsor Eduardo Dávila Semester 2020 Spring Award Alya Ahmed

Working Without Respect: Working Class Aspirations in a Postindustrial Economy Faculty Sponsor Gerald Jaynes Semester 2020 Spring Award Alex Kane, Annie Fang, Robel Mulugeta

Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2020 Spring Award Aakshi Chaba, Claire Lee

Active Shooter Drills: Unanticipated Consequences Semester 2019 Fall

All Aboard! Migration to the New World during the 15th to 18th centuries Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Semester 2019 Fall Award Andre Costa, Charles Barton

Allocating Scarce Resources without Money Faculty Sponsor Philipp Strack Semester 2019 Fall Award Josh Purtell, William Arnesen, Ephraim Sutherland

Bond Returns and Bond Issue Waves Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Semester 2019 Fall Award Yunji Jong

Changes in the Political Economy of State Governments in the Nineteent-Century United States Faculty Sponsor Naomi Lamoreaux Semester 2019 Fall Award Ishwar Mukherjee, David Edimo, Putt Punyagupta

Child Development and Human Capital Among the Poor Faculty Sponsor Costas Meghir Semester 2019 Fall Award Lauren Harris, Ryan Haygood

Dynamic Analysis of Edgeworth Price Cycles Semester 2019 Fall Award Alan Chiang

Economic Narratives Advancing the Longest Economic Expansion 2009-2019 Faculty Sponsor Robert Shiller Semester 2019 Fall Award Megan Xu

Economics of Health Behaviors: Big Data and New Tech Measures Faculty Sponsor Jody Sindelar Semester 2019 Fall Award Jess Nadel, Julia Nadelmann

Enterprise Law in Spain, 1817-2000 Faculty Sponsor Timothy Guinnane Semester 2019 Fall Award Rachel Diaz

Evaluating Solutions to Seasonal Poverty Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2019 Fall Award Kumsal Özgür

Evaluating the Economic and Social Impacts of Rural Banking: Experimental Evidence from Southern India Faculty Sponsor Rohini Pande Semester 2019 Fall Award Niam Shah, Robert Brinkmann

Find a Job, Move, Crash the Real Estate Market Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Semester 2019 Fall Award Gauri Jaswal

Flexible Pay, Bargaining, and The Gender Wage Gap Faculty Sponsor Barbara Biasi Semester 2019 Fall Award Kate Kushner

Gender Differences in the Demand for and Return to Graduate Education Faculty Sponsor Joseph Altonji Semester 2019 Fall Award Jack Kelly

Gender, Competition, and Compensation Faculty Sponsor Ed Vytlacil Semester 2019 Fall

Innovation and the Supply of Highly Specialized Human Capital Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Semester 2019 Fall Award Larissa Nguyen

Parenting and Inequality Faculty Sponsor Fabrizio Zilibotti Semester 2019 Fall Award Vivian Xu

Performance and Evolution of Market Networks Faculty Sponsor Shyam Sunder Semester 2019 Fall

RCT Evaluating Rural Electrification Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2019 Fall

Research Project on Infrastructure Investment: Political Determinants and Capital Returns Faculty Sponsor William Goetzmann Semester 2019 Fall Award Jennifer Huang, Alex Wang, Fausto Hernandez Reyes Retana

Service-Led Economic Development: The Case of India Faculty Sponsor Michael Peters Fabrizio Zilibotti Semester 2019 Fall Award Brian Sun

Spatial Policies and Economic Growth Faculty Sponsor Costas Arkolakis Semester 2019 Fall Award Karina Franke, Jorge Colmenares-Miralles

Subsidized Early Childhood Education, Women’s Labor Force Participation, and Children’s Educational Attainment Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Semester 2019 Fall Award Isabel Salinas-arreola

Sustainability Performance Metrics Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Semester 2019 Fall Award Rachel Chang, Begoña Madridejos

The Evolution of U.S. Firms’ Retirement Plan Offerings Faculty Sponsor Cormac O'Dea Semester 2019 Fall Award Greg Naratil

Tobacco Trends: Cross-National Comparisons Semester 2019 Fall Award Lindsay Chia

Understanding Job Offers in the Labor Market Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Semester 2019 Fall

Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2019 Fall Award Aakshi Chaba, Claire Lee

Panel Survey on the Influx of Forcibly Displaced Migrants in Bangladesh Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2019 Spring Award Hoonpyo (Tim) Jeon

Reducing Hunger During the Lean Season through Temporary Migration Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2019 Spring Award Jorge Colmenares-Miralles, Hideto John Mori

The Impact of LGBTQ Discrimination on Health Disparities Semester 2019 Spring Award Genevieve Liu

Using Observational Data to Aid in the External Validity of Randomized Controlled Trials Faculty Sponsor Ed Vytlacil Semester 2019 Spring

All Aboard! Migration to the New World during the 15th to 18th Centuries Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Semester 2019 Spring

Are Lawyers Unhappier Than Other Professionals? Faculty Sponsor Yair Listokin Semester 2019 Spring Award Caleb Dean

Attracting and Retaining Talented Teachers: The Role of Salaries and Pensions Faculty Sponsor Barbara Biasi Semester 2019 Spring Award Calvin Jahnke

Bond Returns and Bond Issues Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Semester 2019 Spring Award Harman Singh, Jon Deuber

Causal Machine Learning Faculty Sponsor Yusuke Narita Semester 2019 Spring Award Devesh Agrawal

Crowding in the Ride Sharing Market Faculty Sponsor Soheil Ghili Semester 2019 Spring

Education, Migration, and the Returns to Schooling Faculty Sponsor John Eric Humphries Semester 2019 Spring Award Tim (Hoon Pyo) Jeon

Entrepreneurship and Careers Faculty Sponsor Tristan Botelho Semester 2019 Spring

Find a Job, Move, Crash the Real Estate Market Faculty Sponsor Matthew Spiegel Semester 2019 Spring Award Douglas Hagemeister, Annie Zhao, Bobby Kwon

Gender, Competition, and Compensation Faculty Sponsor Ed Vytlacil Semester 2019 Spring Award Alissa Ji, Eli Metzner

Machine learning on Crowdfunding Platforms to Understand Drivers of Altruism Faculty Sponsor K. Sudhir Semester 2019 Spring Award Ian Salvamoser

Mechanisms Without Money: A Linear Programming Approach Semester 2019 Spring Award Jonathan Xu

Planet Earth: The Next 1000 Years Faculty Sponsor Roger Ibbotson Semester 2019 Spring

Playing Checkers in Chinatown Faculty Sponsor José-Antonio Espín-Sánchez Semester 2019 Spring Award Yagmur Yuksel

Runs in China’s Peer-to-peer Lending Market Semester 2019 Spring Award Jingyi Cui

Rural-Urban Wage Gaps Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2019 Spring Award Hannah Moreno

Seasonal Migration in Bangladesh Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2019 Spring Award Liana Wang

Seasonal Migration in Nepal Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2019 Spring Award Adam Shaw

Shadow Banking Faculty Sponsor Eduardo Dávila Semester 2019 Spring Award Johnny Xu

Sieve “Parametric” Likelihood Ratio Bootstrapped Confidence Sets for Semiparametric Likelihood Models Under Partial Identification Faculty Sponsor Xiaohong Chen Semester 2019 Spring Award Shawn Luciani

Sustainability Finance, Metrics, and Policy Faculty Sponsor Daniel Esty Semester 2019 Spring Award Conor Kennedy, Alan S. Liu, Reilly Witheford

The Evolution of Wealth Inequality Over the Lifecycle Faculty Sponsor Cormac O'Dea Semester 2019 Spring

The Growth Slowdown and Rising Market Power in the US Faculty Sponsor Michael Peters Semester 2019 Spring Award Gloria Wu

The Tragedy of the Groundwater Commons: Adaptation to Environmental Change in Agriculture Faculty Sponsor Nicholas Ryan Semester 2019 Spring Award Dalton Boyt

Why So Few Minorities in Economics? Semester 2019 Spring Award Vod Vilfort

Working Without Respect: Working Class Aspirations in a Postindustrial Economy Faculty Sponsor Gerald Jaynes Semester 2019 Spring Award Lillian Hua, Brian Cho

Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale Faculty Sponsor Mushfiq Mobarak Semester 2019 Spring Award Lisa Qian, Min-Byung Chae, Kueho Choi

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Undergraduate Research & Scholarships

Undergraduate research apprentice program (urap).

Announcements

• The Fall 2024 application is open . The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 3rd at 4 p.m.
• Fall projects are now listed here . Please check back frequently, new projects will be added through August 23rd. 
• Join us at one of the information sessions to learn about the application process and tips for applying. 
• Check out our Peer Advisor Step-by-Step Guide for Applying (to be updated soon) here . 
• Are you a faculty member? Contact us to become a URAP mentor .

The Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) provides an opportunity for Berkeley undergraduates to work with faculty members and research staff on cutting-edge research projects. Working closely with mentors, students will deepen their knowledge and skills in areas of special interest, while experiencing what it means to be part of an intellectual community engaged in research. The program is designed to stimulate awareness of advanced research and interest in graduate study. Students are not paid for their participation; instead, they earn 1 unit of academic credit for every 3 hours of research work completed (limited to 4 units per term). 

As an apprentice, students 

• learn advanced research skills 
• explore fields of interest
• find out what it is like to be an academic at the world’s premier research institution 

The program is open to matriculated UC Berkeley undergraduates. Please note: Concurrent Enrollment students are eligible to apply this fall. Their applications will be considered after applications by matriculated UC Berkeley students have been reviewed.

International students applying for positions at UCSF will need to get CPT approval before they can start to work with a mentor at UCSF. Please meet with an advisor at BIO before you apply to see if you are qualified to receive CPT approval. Some projects at UCSF require commuting. Please see the Student Transportation Handbook for more information.  

Each semester, projects from a wide range of disciplines are open to new applicants. Faculty and undergraduates from all of the schools and colleges at the University of California at Berkeley are welcome to participate.

Stefanie Ebeling

Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program 2412 Dwinelle Hall University of California Berkeley, CA 94720-2940

[email protected]

Drop-In Office Hours: 

Please contact Stefanie via e-mail at [email protected] .

Peer Advisor Drop-In Hours

The Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarships has a great group of experienced undergraduate researcher peer advisors, many of them current or former URAP students, that are ready to help you out. You can read more about the peer advisors on this page .

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Opportunities at NC State

Undergraduate Research and Scholarship at NC State University can look different according to the discipline. Students may be working directly with the faculty mentor, be a part of a larger collaboration of graduate students, post-docs, and/or other undergraduates, or have a small team of several undergraduate students working under a mentor. Research may even be called by different names in various colleges, but underneath the differences in terminology and approach, students are gaining skills on how to create knowledge in their field.

Usually when a student begins undergraduate research with a faculty mentor, it is as a volunteer. Occasionally, faculty members will have grant funds that can support a student financially but you should not go into undergraduate research expecting it to pay a salary or stipend. The rewards from your experience are not usually financial but are instead the knowledge that you gain and the doors that the experience can open.

After students have found a mentor and established a working relationship with a mentor, students may apply for grants to help fund their research through OUR. Students do not have to have a grant to do research!

Examples of Research Opportunities

• Working within a department with a faculty member or research group as a volunteer or paid student researcher
• Working as an undergraduate research fellow within a grant.

Here are some examples of programs that provide this opportunity on campus:

• FREEDM Undergraduate Research Scholars

Courses That Offer a Research Component

Colleges and departments may also list undergraduate research links and opportunities. A partial listing of the various faculty research across campus is below.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

• De partment of Agricultural and Resource Economics
• Ani mal Science
• Applied Ecology
• Biological and Agricultural Engineering
• Crop and Soil Sciences
• Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
• Horticultural Science
• Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
• Plant and Microbial Biology
• Plant Pathology
• Prestage Family Department of Poultry Science

College of Design

Office of Research, Engagement, and Extension

College of Education

Research Areas

College of Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
• Computer Science
• Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Communication
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Social Work
• Sociology and Anthropology

College of Natural Resources

• Forest Biomaterials
• Forestry and Environmental Resources
• Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management

College of Management, Poole

• Business Management
• Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

College of Sciences

• Biological Sciences
• Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
• Mathematics

College of Textiles, Wilson

• Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management
• Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science

College of Veterinary Medicine

• Clinical Sciences
• Molecular Biomedical Sciences
• Population Health and Pathobiology

USC Undergraduate Research Associates Program

USC is one of only 146 Research I (RU/VH) universities among the 4,000 institutions of higher education in the United States. Undergraduate education at a research university offers special opportunities to students that are not available in other academic institutions. The ability to integrate research activities with professional and liberal education provides USC with a distinctive model of undergraduate education that sets us apart from other institutions.

The basic idea of learning as inquiry is the same as the idea of research. Even though advanced research generally occurs at the graduate level, undergraduates can also learn by performing research. In the sciences and social sciences, undergraduates can become junior members of the research teams that now engage professors and graduate students. In the humanities, undergraduates should have the opportunity to work with primary materials, perhaps linked to their professor’s research projects. As undergraduates advance through a program, their learning experiences should become closer and closer to the activity of the graduate student. By the senior year, the able undergraduate should be ready for research of the same character and roughly the same complexity as the first-year graduate student. The research university needs to make that zone of transition from senior to graduate student easy to enter and easy to cross. For those students who do not continue on to graduate school, the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems will prove invaluable in professional life and in citizenship. (Boyer Commission Report, 1998)

Providing support for collaborative research between undergraduate students and faculty members is best accomplished through approaches that blur the distinction between research and teaching. Such approaches should maximize faculty participation and enhance the learning experience of students.

The Undergraduate Research Associates Program is administered by the USC Office of Academic Programs. The goal of this program is to provide resources that enable faculty to integrate undergraduates into their scholarly and professional activities.

Faculty engaged in research with undergraduate students are invited to submit proposals to the Office of Undergraduate Education for additional funding by Thursday, February 22, 2024. The funding period covered by this Call for Proposals is July 2024 through June 2025. Student stipends will be disbursed by the Office of Academic Programs, and all stipend requests must be submitted by the end of the Spring 2025 semester. Students are encouraged to apply for multiple sources of funding (e.g. URAP, SOAR, SURF) but can only receive funding from one source in a given term.

Current Grant Period

Summer 2024 (July and August only), Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 (May and June only)

Application and Guidelines 

Application process and deadline.

Proposals should be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Education no later than Thursday, February 22, 2024. The funding period covered by this Call for Proposals is July 2024 through June 2025 (funding requests due by the end of the Spring semester). Students are encouraged to apply for multiple sources of funding (e.g. URAP, SOAR, SURF) but can only receive funding from one source in a given term.

Complete proposals will include:

• Faculty Proposal Application. (link to https://provost.sma.usc.edu/prog/urap )
• Description of the research projects or collaborations in which the individual undergraduate students will participate.
• Clear definition of the role of the undergraduate researcher(s), including the number of hours per week that students are expected to spend in the research. (For a semester stipend of $1,500, eight to ten hours per week for at least 10 weeks is typical. For a summer stipend of $3,000, twenty hours or more per week for at least eight weeks is typical.)
• The process and criteria for selecting student researchers, which will assure that students who participate in these projects have demonstrated academic excellence, are well suited to the project structure and content, and will benefit academically from the experience.
• Details regarding oversight and supervision by the proposing faculty.
• Discussion of the integrative and/or group activities in which the undergraduate researchers will engage.
• Nature of the final research report that will be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Education by each participating student(s).
• Budget. (See the criteria noted in Guidelines)

Proposals are solicited from USC faculty in all disciplines to support undergraduate students as members of faculty research teams. Proposals may be submitted by individual faculty members or by groups. Limited funding may also be available as matching funds for departmental undergraduate research initiatives.

Projects may be proposed for individual students or for student teams. Within specific proposals, members of a faculty group may choose to work individually with students and share responsibility for the group components of the project (see below). Special consideration will be given to proposals that supplement existing external grants in order to support undergraduate researchers.

Funding is not provided for students registered in directed research courses, for graduate research assistants, or for projects in which undergraduate researchers will be supervised exclusively by graduate students.

• Students will be paid in the form of research stipends, which are regarded as merit-based financial aid. The standard stipend for an academic semester is $1,500, assuming an average of eight to ten hours of student research per week. The standard summer stipend is $3,000, assuming an average of at least twenty hours of student research per week for at least eight weeks. Awards per proposal are limited to a maximum of $6,000 (limited to $3000 per student per academic year). Please note that students hired as undergraduate researchers in this program cannot simultaneously receive additional funding from the USC Provost’s Research Fellowship, Student Opportunities for Academic Research program (SOAR), or Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF).
• The period covered by the current Call for Proposals is July 2024 through June 2025. Student stipends will be disbursed by the Office of Academic Programs, and all stipends must be paid by the end of the Spring 2025 semester. Faculty members who hire students for summer research (May and June 2025) must submit student information by the end of the Spring semester.
• In addition to students’ individual involvement in research activities, projects should generally include some regular integrative or group activity. Examples of such activities are research seminars, colloquia, and participation in regional or national conferences. As part of their research experience, students are expected to receive training in ethical issues (e.g., human subjects training where appropriate) and in relevant forms of information retrieval and scholarly communication.
• Each undergraduate research project should culminate with an appropriate report of the completed work (for example, a formal research paper, poster presentation, or similar demonstration of scholarly or creative accomplishments). All examples of student work should be submitted to the Office of Academic Programs before the end of the Spring 2025 semester. Failure to submit a research report will result in ineligibility for future funding.
• Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 units in the upcoming Fall or Spring semesters.
• Undergraduate students whose degrees have been posted are ineligible to receive URAP funds.
• Progressive Degree students are ineligible to receive URAP funds.
• All full-time students who receive financial aid must consult with their financial aid counselor before they agree in receiving a URAP payment. In addition, they must update their current address (with their apartment number) on MyUSC/OASIS at the beginning of the semester or the month prior working on a URAP project.

Funding Criteria

A faculty panel will review proposals and funding decisions will be made on the basis of the following criteria:

• The quality of the proposed research project.
• The level of educational benefit to the undergraduate research assistants.
• Proposing faculty’s previous experience working with undergraduates, particularly in a research and/or collaborative environment.
• The extent to which the project involves collaboration among faculty, particularly across academic units and/or disciplines.

Proposals that are project-based extensions of existing courses are not likely to be funded.

At least 90% of the project budget must be devoted to student research stipends.

At most 10% of the budget may be for materials and supplies.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Materials in aggressive environments must be experimentally characterized before they are put to use in systems such: engines, fuselages, armor, and hypersonic vehicles. Numerical modeling of these structures must also be carried our to ensure proper performance of the structure over the long term. As a part of the Mechanics of Materials Research Group (momrg.cecs.ucf.edu), students will learn to use experimental equipment and software associated with on-going, graduate-level research.

Project Dates

Start Date: 1/11/2021 - End Date: 4/27/2023

Students Needed

Type of Project

Student Responsibilities

The student is expected to begin learning an engineering software once they join the group. Other duties will be assigned based on the interested and skillsets of the students.

Time Commitment

5 or more hours per week hour(s)

Student Requirements

3.0 GPA, majoring in engineering, math, computer science, or statistics.

Interested in Working With the Following Programs

Honors Undergraduate Thesis Independent Research Credit (4912) McNair Scholars Research and Mentoring Program Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Additional Notes

Please send a resume if you are interested in learning more. Many students will get the opportunity to work with UCF graduate students.

Position Overview

• Date Posted: 09-18-2019
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• • Achieved a 20% increase in efficiency by streamlining equipment maintenance process
• • Decreased downtime by 15% through implementing a preventative maintenance schedule
• • Assisted in the successful completion of 3 major research projects
• • Promoted to team leader taking charge of data analysis for a key project
• • Contributed to a study published in a high-impact scientific journal
• • Facilitated training sessions for 10 new internships, improving team productivity by 30%
• • Aided 50+ students in improving their academic performance, with 80% achieving higher grades
• • Developed unique teaching materials used by other tutors
• • Recognized as 'Tutor of the Year' for outstanding performance and dedication

10 Undergraduate Research Assistant Resume Examples & Guide for 2024

When tailoring your undergraduate research assistant resume, ensure it highlights your analytical skills. Your ability to interpret data and perform literature reviews is crucial. Also, showcase your hands-on experience in the lab or fieldwork on your resume. Prove your adeptness at using research equipment or software relevant to your discipline.

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Undergraduate Research Assistants often struggle with effectively articulating the relevance and impact of their research experiences on their resumes. Our guide can provide practical tips and examples on how to translate these complex research projects into understandable and compelling bullet points that resonate with potential employers.

Dive into this guide to uncover:

• Top-tier undergraduate research assistant resume samples that have successfully landed candidates in leading companies.
• Strategies to direct recruiters' focus towards your standout experiences, notable achievements, and pivotal skills.
• Guidance on crafting resume sections that align closely with the vast majority of job specifications.
• Insights on harmonizing your undergraduate research assistant technical prowess with your distinct personality, setting you apart from the competition.

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Navigating the maze of resume formatting can be challenging. But understanding what recruiters prioritize can make the process smoother.

Wondering about the optimal format, the importance of certain sections, or how to detail your experience? Here's a blueprint for a polished resume:

• Adopt the reverse-chronological resume format . By spotlighting your latest roles upfront, you offer recruiters a snapshot of your career trajectory and recent accomplishments.
• Your header isn't just a formality. Beyond basic contact information, consider adding a link to your portfolio and a headline that encapsulates a significant achievement or your current role.
• Distill your content to the most pertinent details, ideally fitting within a two-page limit. Every line should reinforce your candidacy for the undergraduate research assistant role.
• To preserve your resume's layout across different devices and platforms, save it as a PDF.

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Make sure your resume is ATS compliant and catches the recruiters' attention by tailoring your experience to the specific job requirements. Quantify and highlight why you're the best candidate for the role on the first page of your resume.

Essential sections for your ux researcher resume, favored by recruiters:

• A clear header with pertinent links and contact information.
• A concise summary or objective, offering a snapshot of your career milestones and your fit for the ux researcher role.
• An experience section detailing your professional qualifications and achievements.
• Skills sections that align your talents with job-specific keywords and requirements.
• Education and certifications sections that underscore your dedication to industry-specific growth.

What recruiters want to see on your resume:

• Relevant course work: Details on coursework relevant to the field of research can demonstrate both knowledge and interest.
• Experience in research: Any prior experience, especially hands-on experience in a lab or other research setting is highly valuable, even if it was only for a class project or was unpaid.
• Technical skills: Knowledge of specific techniques, tools, and software relevant to the field of research can set an applicant apart.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data: This could be through past research projects, class assignments, or other experiences.
• Good communication skills: Research often requires working as part of a team, so evidence of strong written and oral communication skills are important.
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A meticulously crafted undergraduate research assistant resume experience section is a recruiter's delight. This segment not only responds to job criteria but also throws light on your technical expertise and character.

To craft an impactful experience section:

• Highlight roles directly related to the position in question.
• Pair each role or task with a metric that quantifies your achievements.
• Chronicle your undergraduate research assistant career progression, illustrating your dedication and growth in the domain.
• For each role, elucidate challenges faced, strategies employed, and the broader organizational impact.

Examine the following undergraduate research assistant samples to discern how seasoned professionals have articulated their experiences:

• Conducted research on protein interactions in cancer cells, resulting in a published paper in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Collaborated with a team of researchers to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and present findings at conferences.
• Developed and maintained a database to organize and manage research data, improving efficiency by 20%.
• Assisted in the development of new laboratory protocols for cell culture techniques and molecular biology experiments.
• Contributed to grant proposals by researching relevant literature, writing sections, and preparing budget justifications.
• Performed literature reviews and gathered data on climate change impacts for an environmental research project.
• Assisted in fieldwork activities, collecting samples and recording observations in diverse ecosystems.
• Analyzed data using statistical software and generated visualizations to identify trends and patterns.
• Collaborated with senior researchers to prepare reports and presentations on research findings.
• Contributed to a team working on an interdisciplinary project, involving scientists from various fields.
• Assisted in the development and testing of software algorithms for image processing applications.
• Implemented code optimizations, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing time for large datasets.
• Conducted experiments to evaluate algorithm performance and validate results against ground truth data.
• Collaborated with researchers in designing and executing experiments to assess algorithm accuracy.
• Published research findings in a computer science conference proceedings.
• Conducted research on renewable energy technologies, focusing on solar cell efficiency improvements.
• Designed and performed experiments to optimize fabrication processes resulting in a 15% increase in solar cell efficiency.
• Analyzed data using mathematical models and statistical techniques to identify factors influencing performance.
• Collaborated with industry partners to develop prototypes and test new materials for solar cell applications.
• Prepared technical reports and presentations summarizing research findings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisted in conducting clinical trials for pharmaceutical drug development, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Collected and analyzed patient data, maintaining accurate and confidential records throughout the study.
• Coordinated activities between research sites, sponsors, and ethics committees to facilitate trial progress.
• Contributed to the preparation of regulatory submissions and documentation for FDA approval.
• Participated in team meetings and provided updates on trial progress and data analysis.
• Assisted in the design and implementation of user experience (UX) research studies for software product development.
• Conducted usability tests, interviews, and surveys to gather user feedback resulting in identified pain points and improvement recommendations.
• Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to generate insights and actionable recommendations for design teams.
• Contributed to the creation of user personas and journey maps to inform product development decisions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to incorporate user-centered design principles into products.
• Assisted in conducting market research to identify growth opportunities and competitive landscape in the industry.
• Analyzed industry trends and customer preferences to provide recommendations for product positioning and marketing strategies.
• Developed surveys and conducted interviews to gather customer feedback on new product concepts.
• Collaborated with the marketing team to create promotional materials and support marketing campaigns.
• Assisted in analyzing sales data and preparing reports to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
• Assisted in conducting geological surveys and mapping to assess potential sites for mineral exploration.
• Collected rock and soil samples, performed laboratory tests, and analyzed data to identify mineral deposits.
• Collaborated with geologists in fieldwork activities, documenting findings and observations.
• Contributed to the preparation of technical reports and presentations summarizing exploration results.
• Used Geographic Information System (GIS) software to assist in spatial analysis and map generation.
• Assisting in a research project focused on developing machine learning models for predictive analytics.
• Collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing large datasets to train and evaluate machine learning algorithms.
• Conducting experiments to compare the performance of different models and feature engineering techniques.
• Collaborating with researchers to interpret and analyze model outputs to gain insights and improve accuracy.
• Preparing research papers and presentations to communicate findings to the scientific community.
• Contributed to a research project investigating the impact of social media on mental health outcomes.
• Designed and administered surveys to collect data from study participants, ensuring ethical considerations were met.
• Analyzed survey responses using statistical software and conducted qualitative content analysis on open-ended questions.
• Collaborated with senior researchers to interpret findings and contribute to research publications.
• Presented research results at academic conferences and participated in panel discussions on the topic.

Quantifying impact on your resume

• Include any quantitative research data you've handled, as this demonstrates your proficiency in dealing with numbers and statistical analysis.
• Highlight projects where you've used software for data analysis (like SPSS, R or Python), emphasizing the volume of data processed to showcase your technical skills.
• Mention any experience in designing and conducting surveys, specifying the number of participants involved, to demonstrate your ability to manage large-scale tasks.
• Report on any cost savings or efficiency improvements brought about by your work, indicating how much was saved or improved to convey your value as a team member.
• Explain your role in any collaborative projects, specifying the size of the team, to indicate your ability to work well in group environments.
• Capture any teaching or training experiences you had, stating the number of people you taught or trained, to demonstrate your leadership and communication capabilities.
• List any relevant certifications or courses completed, stating the hours of study or credits earned, to show commitment to professional development.
• Detail any grants or scholarships received, mentioning the monetary value, to underscore your achievement and dedication to your research field.

Building a undergraduate research assistant resume when experience is sparse

If you're light on relevant experience, consider highlighting:

• Short-term roles or internships undertaken during your academic years.
• Contractual roles, emphasizing their relevance and the outcomes achieved.
• Alternative resume formats, such as functional or hybrid, that spotlight your skills.
• Research roles, especially if they involved significant projects or if your contribution was pivotal to the project's success.
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The experience section is all about relevancy to the undergraduate research assistant role. Decide on items that will show your expertise and skills in the best possible light.

Recruiters evaluate not just your professional history, but also how your skills resonate with the job's requirements.

Your skills are categorized into:

• Hard or technical skills : These reflect your proficiency in specific tasks or technologies.
• Soft skills : These pertain to your interpersonal abilities and how you adapt to various situations.

When crafting your resume, ensure you:

• Highlight five to six skills that directly align with the job description.
• Integrate industry-specific keywords while also emphasizing your unique strengths.
• Support your skills with an achievements section, detailing tangible outcomes.
• Quantify your proficiency wherever possible, rather than merely listing skills.

To help you, we've curated a list of the most sought-after hard and soft skills for undergraduate research assistant roles.

Top skills for your undergraduate research assistant resume

Scientific Research

Data Analysis

Experimental Design

Technical Writing and Report Preparation

Laboratory Techniques

Statistical Software (like SPSS, Stata, R)

Literature Review

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Computer Programming (like Python, Java)

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Organization

When detailing your skills, always back them up with tangible evidence, be it quantifiable results or certifications.

Boost your undergraduate research assistant resume by:

• Featuring recent and relevant certificates.
• Listing basic details: certificate name, school, and dates.
• If you lack experience, highlight skills from your education.
• Only include valid license numbers if needed.

Job ads often list desired education and certificates. Match these with top industry certificates.

Best certifications to list on your resume

• SAS Certified Base Programmer (SASCBP) - SAS Institute Inc.
• Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification (TDSC) - Tableau
• Python Institute PCAP Certification (PCAP) - Python Institute

Listing your relevant degrees or certificates on your undergraduate research assistant resume is a win-win situation. Not only does it hint at your technical capabilities in the industry, but also at a range of soft skills, including perseverance, adaptability, and motivation.

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Whether you opt for a resume summary or objective depends on your career trajectory.

• If you have a rich tapestry of relevant achievements, a resume summary can spotlight these accomplishments.
• If you're relatively new or transitioning, a resume objective can articulate your aspirations and how they align with the role.

Regardless of your choice, this section should encapsulate your unique value proposition, blending your technical and interpersonal strengths.

Resume summary and objective examples for a undergraduate research assistant resume

• A passionate Biology major with 2 years of experience in lab-based research. Proficient in data analysis, molecular biology techniques, and scientific writing. Led a project on genetic mapping that resulted in a publication in 'Nature Genetics'.
• Accomplished Computer Science student turned Biophysical researcher, leveraging strong analytical skills and coding experience. Contributed to a breakthrough AI model for protein structure prediction during a 1-year internship at Google Brain.
• Mechanical Engineering graduate seeking to apply a solid foundation in statistical analysis and material science in a biological research context. Previously interned at Tesla, where I developed a new process for battery efficiency analysis.
• Physics graduate with 3 years of experience in computational modeling and simulation, aspiring to transition into bioinformatics research. Created several successful simulations of quantum mechanics phenomena during my time at Stanford's Physics Department.
• Eager to start a career in biomedical research, I bring along a robust understanding of chemistry and its application in biological systems. As an eager learner with strong analytical skills, my goal is to contribute significantly to solving complex biological problems.
• As a recent graduate in Environmental Science, I aim to leverage my knowledge of ecology and conservation to explore the impact of environmental factors on human health. My objective is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration to address pressing healthcare challenges.

To give a fuller picture of who you are, consider adding these sections to your undergraduate research assistant resume:

• Awards - to showcase your achievements.
• Interests - to share passions outside of work.
• Publications - to highlight your contributions to the field.
• Projects - to spotlight significant accomplishments, even those outside of traditional work settings.
• Your resume should be a curated narrative, highlighting your alignment with the role's requirements.
• Strategically position your skills, balancing both technical and interpersonal strengths.
• Be selective in detailing experiences, focusing on relevance and impact.
• Utilize the summary or objective to offer a snapshot of your professional essence.
• Across all sections, prioritize authenticity and clarity, ensuring your resume resonates with the undergraduate research assistant role you're eyeing.

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Undergraduate Research in Anthropology

At the heart of anthropological practice is the process of posing meaningful questions, planning research, collecting and analyzing data or other materials, and coming up with an original contribution to knowledge. The Department of Anthropology encourages undergraduate students to engage in research in a variety of settings: in their courses, in work as research assistants, and in guided inquiries of their own—often leading to a senior essay. Past student research projects have taken place in international settings, in many parts of the United States—including in New Haven—and in the collections and laboratories at Yale, both in and well beyond the department’s own facilities. In a number of cases, our students have gone on to publish, present, and/or exhibit their innovative anthropological work. 

This page offers a set of resources for undergraduates wishing to pursue research in anthropology, whether or not they are declared anthropology majors. Students should also spend some time familiarizing themselves with general undergraduate research resources, as no single listing can capture the full spread of research possibilities in such a wide-ranging field as Anthropology. 

Although many courses include a component of research, some of our regular undergraduate offerings are specifically designed to introduce students to the methods, ethics, and practice of research in Anthropology. These courses may be particularly useful for students planning senior essays. 

303      Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology

316      Introduction to Archaeological Lab Sciences

376-7   Observing and Measuring Behavior, I and II

394-5   Methods and Research in Molecular Anthropology, I and II

434      Anthro-History: Interdisciplinary Theory and Methods

454      Statistics for Archaeological Analysis

Methods courses in other departments may also be highly relevant and useful. 

Working as a Research Assistant

Some faculty in Anthropology employ undergraduate research assistants in a variety of capacities. If you are interested in this possibility, consider speaking to your professor after class or consult with the DUS. 

Independent Research

The Anthropology Department offers a wide variety of possibilities for senior work. Students contemplating significant independent research leading to a senior essay should consult with the DUS and/or a potential adviser well in advance of their senior year to take advantage of the fullest set of options. Junior year study abroad that includes a research component, a summer field school, or summer independent research, for instance, require significant advance planning. The following resources may also be of help. 

Suggestions for Funding Sources

Many Yale-based sources of funding commonly used by anthropology undergraduates can be found by searching  Yale’s Student Grants and Fellowships Database , the  Office of Fellowship Programs , and/or the  MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies .

In addition, the Anthropology Department is fortunate to be able to offer a number of grants to support attendance at archaeological field schools through Albers and Coe Fellowships. Check  here  for information on international field schools and archaeological projects.

Many of our students combine research projects with a semester abroad. Although most study abroad programs are not explicitly designed for supporting research, a research component can often be added in consultation with a faculty adviser.

In addition to the above sources, College Deans are wonderful sources of information about little known programs and resources. 

Practicalities

Students should consult with their advisers about what kind of training, advance review, and/or other preparation is necessary to carry out the research they are planning. Useful resources include the following: 

Human Subjects Committee Review of Student Projects (IRB)

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Research Assistant

• Taub Inst Res Alzheimers Disease Aging Brain
• Columbia University Medical Center
• Opening on: Aug 29 2024
• Technical Grade 5
• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Salary Range: $59,845.48 - $59,845.48 annually

Position Summary

The Research Assistant is an individual who will work at the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center and the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s and the Aging Brain. 

The Research Assistant (RA) will be supervised by the site co-investigators, Drs. Jennifer Manly and Stephanie Assuras, as well as the Research Coordinator.  The RA will be trained and certified on standard administration and scoring procedures by observing other research staff and independently scoring assessments under supervision.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will work with the Principal Investigator and the Project Coordinator on the following:

• Planning and data collection of standardized cognitive assessment for nationally representative studies of older adults that are focused on how education and workforce experiences during early adulthood affects later life health.
• Under supervision from the Research Coordinator, will aid in the development, implementation, and oversight of test administration training.
• Help to train and certify individuals employed by a survey contractor on administration of tests of memory, language, and attention, survey questions about daily functioning and demographic background, and physical assessments (such as timed walk and chair stands).
• Scoring and double scoring protocols
• Lead or observe occasional Zoom conferences to coordinate the activities
• Supervise testers
• Maintain and revise operating manuals
• Organize, file, data cleaning, present data collected and data entry.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Additional information: We will have a bi-weekly meeting with the PI/team to review the work being done as well as a weekly meeting(s) with the project coordinator to go over day-to-day activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience, or an equivalent in education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a research setting.
• Experience working with Excel and/or SPSS.

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