The Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) Program provides research training for up to 10 Notre Dame undergraduates each year. URFs serve as research assistants for NDIAS Faculty and Ph.D. Fellows (as the need arises), develop their research and communication skills, and expand their scholarly and professional networks.
Apply to Become an Undergraduate Research Fellow
Applications for 2021-2022 fellowships must be received by Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
WHY APPLY FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP?
Research Skill Development
- Weekly research seminars led by NDIAS Staff and Faculty;
- Research assistantships with NDIAS Faculty and Ph.D. Fellows;
- Co-working space at the NDIAS to work on research projects of your own.
Enhanced Communication Skills
- Interdisciplinary communications skill-building and writing workshops;
- Opportunity to create and deliver a research presentation on your own work.
Networking Opportunities
- Close interaction with a wide variety of Notre Dame Faculty, Staff, and NDIAS Fellows;
- Access to all NDIAS events, including seminars, guest lectures, social events, and receptions;
- Application preparation support for job market and graduate school.
Undergraduate Research Fellowships are paid work-study positions (up to 10 hours per week).
Eligibility
The Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program is open to all currently enrolled Notre Dame Undergraduates. As this will be a paid work-study position, applicants should be eligible to receive work-study.
Students who have a strong interest in research—both in carrying out their own research projects and in assisting with the projects of others—are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Applications to the Undergraduate Research Fellowship program require:
- A completed application form;
- Contact information for a faculty member or professional colleague (please provide in application form).
Applications for 2021-2022 must be received by Monday, May 3rd at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Apply to Become an Undergraduate Research Assistant
Questions about the program may be directed to Paul Blaschko, Assistant Director of the NDIAS, at pblaschk@nd.edu.