TAMU Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Program

The Undergraduate Research Ambassador program is a one-year commitment with the option to be reconsidered for further participation in the program. This leadership opportunity carries with it additional privileges that include honors credit and priority registration if students meet all participation requirements.

Students in the Undergraduate Research Ambassador program will gain knowledge in networking, public speaking, leadership opportunities, and will have increased competitiveness on graduate and professional school applications. Ambassadors often receive additional grant opportunities and other professional development experiences as a result of their involvement.

LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research seeks Ambassadors that will represent diverse academic disciplines across campus, including science, engineering, arts, humanities, business, and social sciences.

URA Program Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this program, students must:

Have at least one semester of faculty-mentored undergraduate research experience
Have at least 60 credit hours (24 hours at TAMU)
Have and maintain a GPR of 3.0 or higher
Possess outstanding oral communication skills
Be able to enthusiastically describe your undergraduate research to a general audience
Be willing to serve as a source of information on how to get involved in undergraduate research
Provide a letter of support from a Texas A&M faculty mentor, due on 9 March 2018 at noon

URA Program Participation Requirements

Successful applicants will be expected to:

Participate in an all-day orientation and training in August
Attend Ambassador meetings
Participate in at least 10 hours of activities per semester, including:
- LAUNCH-sponsored events
- Workshops
- Student consultations
- Presentations to classes, student organizations, prospective students, parents, and administrators
Review, interview, and train the incoming class of Ambassadors

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