Introduction
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Graduate Studies is proud to coordinate the 2008 Summer Research Program.
The Summer Research Program, providing opportunities through University departments and research centers, offers outstanding undergraduates the chance to work closely with faculty whose expertise is closely related to the students' academic interests and career goals in an intensive summer research experience while providing first-hand exposure to the experiences of graduate school and faculty life.
Students work under faculty mentorship as part of a research team that may include graduate students, research scientists, and other program students. During the summer program, participants master important research skills and contribute to projects that are a vital part of the academic experience and a realistic foundation for advanced study, helping them prepare for future graduate work. Students with a strong interest in graduate programs are particularly encouraged to apply.
Although many campuses host summer research programs, our program has several unique features that we feel will make a more meaningful learning experience for our participants by providing many opportunities for teambuilding along with culturally and socially enriching activities while being exposed to graduate level hands-on research in a one-on-one relationship with the experts.
Applications due March 3, 2008.
Funding for the Summer Research Program is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Nebraska EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research), and the Vice Chancellor for Research.
