Undergraduate Research Award Application

Undergraduate Research Award Application

"Our science transforms the human experience and inspires leaders"
Research is an integral part of the social sciences. It broadens our current knowledge and understanding of the social world and offers future scholars a stable foundation to build upon.
Applications due no later than

February 27, 2026
In order to be considered for the Undergraduate Research Award presented at the Gala, the following criteria must be satisfied:
1. Must be pursuing a primary major within the College of Social Science
2. Maintain a GPA at or above 3.25
3. Must be of junior (56-87 credits) or senior (88 or more credits) standing
4. Submit this online application containing a Letter of Motivation, current resume, and contact information for one reference
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Please provide a short biography (no more than 200 words). Some information to include: background, education, career inspiration, extra curricular activities.
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All submissions MUST be submitted in either pdf or .doc/docx format.
Letter of Motivation

To best describe your undergraduate research, please submit a Letter of Motivation describing an experience, or experiences, occurring in Spring 2024 to present that has/have influenced your life.

Describe what event(s) you participated in and the impact it had on the people involved. Share why you chose to participate in this research and the impact it had on the research community and you personally.

In addition, please include how it has effected your future plans. Be specific and descriptive.

Responses are limited to two pages double-spaced 12pt font.
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Please attach a copy of your resume/cv. Make sure to include any extracurricular activities/volunteer work/community service.*

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Reference Contact Information

Please provide the contact information of one professional that can vouch for your undergraduate research. This person should be able to speak to the specific experience(s) you describe in your Letter of Motivation. If a reference cannot be provided, please briefly explain why.
Reference Contact Information - select one*

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