Undergraduate Research Assistants Program (URAP) FAQsWhat is the URAP Program?
URAP is a program unique to Roanoke College. Eight new freshman students are identified each year and are invited to join the program. They work as research assistants with a member of the Roanoke College faculty on an original research project of interest to both the URAP scholar and to the faculty mentor. They are awarded a stipend of $2,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years. In addition to the stipend the URAP scholar becomes a member of a research team working on a project which generally will lead to publication in a professional journal and/or presentation at a professional conference. What are the advantages of this program?
This prestigious award is intended to provide highly qualified students with a research experience under the supervision of a faculty member. The program is modeled after research experiences for new students in graduate school, with frequent access to a Roanoke College professor, as well as becoming a member of an elite group of fellow students. It offers students many advantages when it comes time to apply to graduate school or professional school. How are candidates selected?
Selection to be a URAP scholar is a significant honor. Prospective students must apply to the Undergraduate Research Assistants Program in addition to applying to Roanoke College. Each mentor will invite only one applicant to be their Research Assistant. Mentors may wish to interview applicants either in person or by telephone. Students may apply to work on any of the available projects . Faculty will begin looking at applications as soon as they are received, and may schedule interviews with applicants starting immediately. How do I apply?
Incoming freshmen need to apply by February 1, 2008. You can apply online or get a paper application from a counselor in the Admissions Department. 
When will I find out if I have been selected?
Formal appointments will be made by the Dean of the College. We expect to have the selection of the of URAP scholars completed by no later than the middle of March. Who do I contact for more information?
If you have any questions about the Undergraduate Research Assistants Program feel free to contact Dr. Jack Steehler, Coordinator of the URAP Program, at 540-375-2442. If you have questions about admission to Roanoke College feel free to contact the office of Admissions at 540-375-2270.  Printer-friendly version  E-mail this page
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