Undergraduate

Research Opportunities

A number of our faculty are eager to mentor undergraduate students within their centers, institutes and research labs. The first step to getting engaged in undergraduate research is finding the right project and mentor.

• Child & Family Studies
• Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Criminology
• Mental Health Law & Policy
• School of Aging Studies
• School of Social Work

The Undergraduate Research Certificate is designed for students interested in learning about research in the behavioral and community sciences. The certificate provides a planned sequence of courses to support the systematic development of students as undergraduate researchers. The certificate is intended: (1) to provide students who plan to apply to graduate school with a credential signifying their completion of a systematic undergraduate research preparation program, (2) to encourage students to pursue research mentorships that will lead to the completion of an independent research project, and (3) to guide students toward the goal of disseminating the results of their research at a national conference or peer-reviewed publication. Students in the certificate will have the opportunity to apply for Undergraduate Research Assistants. An overall GPA of at least 2.5 must be maintained. A grade of "B" must be obtained in all courses applying toward the certificate. The certificate is open to transfer students as well as four-year students.

CBCS students may apply for a one-semester undergraduate research award to work with CBCS faculty on research projects. These awards are announced before each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Priority is given to students enrolled in the undergraduate research certificate. There are 3 types of awards designed to support undergraduate students conducting research.  This program is sponsored in part by the Moms Project and the Florida High Tech Corridor. 

Undergraduate Research Experience

$750

First-year / Entry-level award for students seeking their first research experience.

Undergraduate Research Scholarship

$1,000

For students with 1+ Year or 3 Semesters of lab experience.

Distinguished Undergraduate Research Fellowship

$1,500

The highest honor for Senior-level contributors to long-term research projects.

If approved by mentor, students will present at the spring undergraduate research poster session.

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