Summer

Applications for Summer 2023 are now being accepted!

Review program overview, eligibility, and expectations HERE

Download the application HERE 

A complete application, all six parts, must be received by April 1st.

1.  Application form – to be prepared by the student and faculty mentor

2. Student should complete a URA Demographics form HERE

3. Personal statement – to be prepared by the student
   • Format: The personal statement should be a maximum of 2 pages, double-spaced, and 12-point font.
   • The personal statement should explain:
     • Who you are and your path to UCCS
     • Why you want to work on this research project
     • How you expect this experience to impact your education and career goals
4. Research proposal - to be prepared by the faculty mentor
   • Format: The proposal should be a maximum of 4 pages (not including references), double-spaced, and 12- point font.
   • Content:
     • Project description: describe the proposed research so that someone outside your discipline understands the study’s purpose, plan, and potential implications.
     • Role of research assistant & mentorship plan
     • Budget & budget justification
     • References
5. Professional letter of recommendation for student applicant from someone other than the faculty mentor
6. Student’s unofficial transcript

Application submission:

The application, student’s personal statement, research proposal, and unofficial transcript should be submitted electronically as a single document in PDF format to csr@uccs.edu. Please name the document URA_2023_studentlastname.pdf.

The recommendation letter should be emailed by the person making the reference to csr@uccs.edu by the application deadline April 1, 2023.