The UCARE Program is accepting applications for Summer 2020 and Academic Year 20-21 funding. UCARE participants receive a $2,400 research stipend and experience hands-on learning with a faculty advisor on a research or creative activity project. Summer 2020 applications are due February 10 and Academic Year 20-21 applications are due March 2.
UCARE applications are now submitted through NuRamp. A link to the online application and step-by-step instructions for students and faculty are found at https://ucare.unl.edu/apply-ucare. Students can also access the application by visiting https://nuramp.nebraska.edu/competitions/start-application and selecting UCARE Summer 2020 or UCARE Academic Year 2020-21 from the drop-down menu.
Summer 2020 participants commit to 20 hours per week from June-August. Academic Year 2020-21 recipients commit to 10 hours per week from September-April. All UCARE participants will present their research or creative activity at the Nebraska Summer Research Symposium in August 2020 or the Spring Research Fair in April 2021. Skill-building seminars on topics like graduate school preparation and professional presentation skills are offered throughout the summer and academic year to enhance the UCARE experience.
Students must confirm a project and faculty advisor before applying. Visit the UCARE website for full eligibility requirements and to learn more about identifying a faculty advisor or developing your research proposal.
Projects from all colleges are disciplines are highly encouraged. If you're unsure how to develop a UCARE project in your field, contact Justina Clark at jclark17@unl.edu to discuss your research or creative interests.
Attend an upcoming UCARE info session to learn more about the UCARE program, how to identify a project and faculty mentor, and how to write a strong proposal for the program. UCARE info sessions will take place Wednesday, January 29 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM and Monday, February 10 from 3:30-4:30 PM. Both sessions will be held in the Nebraska Union (check digital signage for the room). Register at https://research.unl.edu/events/event.php?eventID=4497.
You can also email ucare@unl.edu with any questions or make an appointment via MyPLAN with Justina Clark from the Office of Undergraduate Research.
More details at: http://ucare.unl.edu
More details at: http://ucare.unl.edu