Jack K. Williams Library
Building 310, Suite 108G
200 Seawolf Parkway
Galveston, TX 77553
Jack K. Williams Library
Building 310, Suite 108G
200 Seawolf Parkway
Galveston, TX 77553
Yes. Students interested in participating in research through a 491, or the Undergraduate Research Scholars program are eligible to apply for scholarship funding through several scholarship programs available to students. Please visit: Programs, Scholarships & Grants for more information.
If you are currently a LAUNCH Undergraduate Research Scholar, you have exclusive access to apply for a travel award or poster voucher to fulfill the presentation requirement for the program. Please visit: Travel Awards & Poster Vouchers
Students can use the Research Opportunities Database to search for internal and external funding.
Students are also encouraged to talk to members in their colleges and departments for additional opportunities.
There is substantial room for flexibility with research. At TAMUG, research opportunities are open to all undergraduates, and you do not have to be an honors student. Research is often a collaborative effort between undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty using an inquiry-based approach to generate new knowledge. As such, undergraduate research qualifies as a “high-impact practice,” providing students an opportunity to integrate, apply, and reflect on their knowledge. Research allows students to take learning beyond the classroom.
Students who participate in undergraduate research gain many skills that they might not otherwise acquire from classroom instruction:
Undergraduate researchers gain a deeper understanding of their chosen field not only by actively participating in it, but through mentoring relationships with faculty and graduate students.
Undergraduate research helps students clarify career goals by identifying passions and a better perspective on what it means to be a professional the field.
As a result, student researchers are more likely to be satisfied with their undergraduate education and continue on to graduate or professional school. Research experience strengthens applications for graduate and professional schools, business, or industrial positions by expanding technical skills and professional knowledge, improving resumes/CVs, and providing opportunities for strong letters of recommendation.
Finally, it can be a lot of fun. You generate new knowledge, meet interesting people, and undergraduate researchers generate new knowledge, meet interesting people, and they might even get paid for doing it.
Undergraduate research exists in every department at TAMUG in variable capacities. Students are not necessarily required to conduct research in their major department. Check with departmental advisors to verify degree requirements for undergraduate research. Students are encouraged to follow their passion and contact several faculty in their area of interest to explore opportunities.
The office of Research Compliance and Biosafety (RCB) is responsible for providing training and support to faculty, students, and staff in regulatory requirements for research. RCB provides administrative and operational support for Texas A&M’s research compliance review committees as well as other research compliance programs designated at the university.
Projects may require approval through Research Compliance and Biosafety committees if they involve:
Note: Please be aware that if you are using social media and/or online content, you may be subject to review by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
There is no “honors thesis,” however, students participating in an honors program can use their Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) thesis as their capstone experience. The URS thesis is open to any undergraduate student regardless of whether s/he participates in the University Honors Program, or departmental or college honors programs.
It is be possible to earn honors credit for undergraduate research. Please contact the TAMUG Honors Program for more information.
A capstone is defined as a year-long integrative experience that allows students to combine their career goals, majors, and interests in faculty-mentored independent projects that focus on leadership, research, community service, or teaching. Students in honors programs can use the LAUNCH Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) thesis program to fulfill their capstone requirement, or apply for a departmental capstone. Students should consult with their departmental and honors advisors to determine additional requirements and/or eligibility for capstone experiences.
Students need to speak to their home departments and/or faculty advisors to open a research section for a 491 course. 491 courses can be 0 credit or variable credit, and may carry either a letter grade or S/U designation. Students should consult the Office of Financial Aid to determine if registration in a research course affects financial aid packages or any scholarships.
To be eligible, the student must:
Upon acceptance to the UGR Scholars program students will be expected to:
To be eligible, the student must:
Upon acceptance to program UGR students will be expected to: