The application process for the 2013 University of Florida University Scholars
Program has begun. If you have a dream to work with a faculty member in Gator
Engineering and get paid for it, this may be your opportunity to do so.
More information about the University Scholars Program, how to
apply, and the deadlines in this year's process can be found at https://www.eng.ufl.edu/students/students/current-students/university-scholars/.
You can also learn more about this program and other opportunities for
undergraduate research at the UF Center for Undergraduate Research web site
at http://cur.aa.ufl.edu/ and, more
specifically, the UF University Scholars Program site at http://cur.aa.ufl.edu/university-scholars-program.aspx.
1. Download the application at https://www.eng.ufl.edu/students/students/current-students/university-scholars/, and fill it out the top portion with your contact information.
2. Connect with an engineering faculty member who agrees
to serve as your research mentor. See http://www.honors.ufl.edu/Research.aspx for
how to start this process.
3. Work with your research mentor in filling out the
bottom portion of the first page of the application.
4. In collaboration with your research advisor, prepare a
one page or less summary of your proposed research project.
5. Once you both have completed the summary of your
proposed project, request that your faculty mentor write a letter of support
for your working in her/his research group on this project.
6. Submit the application, your project summary, and your
mentor's letter of support to your department or college advising office by February 15, 2013.
