UHP Discover Research Project Proposal
Summer 2026
Thanks for your interest in serving as a faculty mentor with UHP Discover!
As a reminder, UHP Discover focuses exclusively on non-STEMM research, with the exception of Digital Futures projects. The information you provide below will be reviewed by the UHP Discover Coordinator and other University Honors Program staff members. This application is due no later than 11:59pm (EST) on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their proposal's status on or before Monday, February 9th, 2026. If your proposal is selected, you will receive information regarding next steps at that time. Questions, comments, and/or concerns about the program or application process can be directed to Victoria Cullen, UHP Assistant Director for Research Programs, via email (cullenvm@ucmail.uc.edu).
Applicant's Information
Applicant's Name
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First Name
Last Name
Applicant's UC Email
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example@ucmail.uc.edu
UC College
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Please Select
A&S
CAHS
CCM
CEAS
CECH
CON
COM
DAAP
Digital Futures
LCB
UC Blue Ash
UC Clermont
UC Online
Other
If you are working with Digital Futures, please choose that option.
UC Department
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(Digital Futures, English, Psychology, etc.)
UC Department Head Name
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First Name
Last Name
UC Department Head Email
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example@ucmail.uc.edu
How did you learn of this opportunity? (Select all that apply)
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Communication from the University Honors Program
University Honors Program website
Faculty Listserv email
Another faculty member
Bearcats Landing
Office of Research Partnership with Digital Futures
Other
Are you a returning UHP Discover mentor?
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Please Select
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No
Research Project Proposal and Acknowledgments
Title of your proposed research project
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Research project description (500 words or less)
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We will use this text to advertise your proposal to students.
What are your expectations of the student researcher? This can include desired expertise, availability, etc.
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How many hours per week will the student researcher be expected to work (between 30-40, for 10 weeks)?
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What modality would you like the student researcher to work?
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In-Person
Virtual
Hybrid
Briefly describe your philosophy around mentoring students in research settings (100 words or less)
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I understand that UHP Discover is for full-time student research (30-40 hours per week for 10 weeks) during the summer months with focus in areas such as the humanities, social sciences, education, business, music, arts, and other non-STEMM disciplines. Research projects in STEMM disciplines are not eligible with the exception of Digital Futures projects.
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I understand that the student researcher will be required to attend professional development sessions on select days throughout the summer. I will allow my student researcher to attend these sessions.
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Please Select
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No
Student Hiring and Departmental Business Management
I understand that my department must hire* the student researcher as an hourly student employee.
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No
*The UHP will provide your department up to $6000 in funding to cover the cost of paying the student researcher ($15 per hour, 30-40 hours per week, for 10 weeks, up to $6000 in total).
I understand that my department must oversee all aspects of the student's employment, including hiring, clocking in and out/timekeeping, PCR processes, and managing all other HR processes related to hiring and employment.
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Please Select
Yes
No
Name of your department's business manager (the person that the UHP should reach out to for funds to be transferred).
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First Name
Last Name
Business Manager Email
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example@ucmail.uc.edu
Is the individual named above the person responsible for hiring students in your department?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Unsure
If you answered "no", please list the name of the contact responsible for hiring students in your department.
First Name
Last Name
Individual's email from previous line:
example@ucmail.uc.edu
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