SRPD Research Assistant Proposal

Program Vision Statement:

The Research Assistant program aims to support and benefit both students (undergraduate or graduate) and faculty. The faculty member is expected to work with a student who is prepared to engage in rigorous research activities.

• The faculty member will receive the benefit of hands-on support as well as the opportunity to teach and explore theories and practices of research in general and specific to the chosen research theme.
• Students will be fully immersed in the research experience and may contribute to various aspects of a project, including designing the project, reviewing and evaluating current literature, assisting in the IRB approval process, applying for grant funding, performing data collection, analyzing data, and presenting results.
• Faculty may apply for a RA to assist in their research for up to 200 hours at a rate of $15 per hour over the course of the Fall and Spring semesters or during the Summer.
• Students may work up to 10 hours per week during Fall and Spring semesters and 20 hours per week during the Summer.
• The faculty member may request and justify the need for a “mentor stipend” for training and mentoring purposes (up to $500) on the Application form (below).

Faculty/Staff Information

SRPD Research Assistant Terms

• Upon receiving funding approval, I understand that it is my responsibility to select a qualified candidate for this position.
• I understand that it is my responsibility to provide supervision and mentorship throughout the funding period.
• While it is the student's responsibility to present their research in an appropriate venue, I agree to assist the student as needed with this requirement.