USP NEWS

This fall, we are excited to help students and campus partners launch into a year of discovery,insight, and learning surrounding undergraduate research.  Please check out our latest newsletter below highlighting the following:

• Award Increases and Application Information
• Research Opportunities
• Student Worker Openings
• Updates from CUR

PORTAL NOW OPEN FOR USP PROGRAMS!  

First Year Research Experience (FYRE)

Portal closes Sunday, September 10th|| USP Application Portal

FYRE is an innovative program designed to connect first year & second year students with hands-on research experiences. Applications for Fall 2023 are now being accepted.v

Research Awards for Fall 2023 and the Academic Year

Portal closes Sunday, September 17|| USP Application Portal

Read about how to get started on finding a mentor/research opportunity or how to write a proposal for a research award

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 

MSU IRAEA Labor Market Regulation Program

Portal closes Sunday, September 10th|| USP Application Portal

IRAEA is once again funding Undergraduate Research Scholarships for MSU students this fall and academic year. All currently enrolled MSU undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible to apply. Faculty members must apply on behalf of the student, and the research must focus on U.S. labor market regulation and/or policy (broadly defined). New this year is $500 per semester to support faculty mentors of IRAEA undergraduate research scholars.

USP Work Study Job Opening

Work Study|| Flexible Hours  $14-$15 per hour|| Undergraduate Scholars Program|| Apply on Hire A Bobcat (Job #8004777) with resume and cover letter. Hiring soon!

Passionate about all things research, administration, web-editing, and adobe? USP is hiring a work student assistant to help with web editing, administrative tasks and marketing.

Start date is flexible within the range of August 1, 2023 – September 15, 2023. If you or someone you know might be interested, please send a message to [email protected].

12th Annual MSU Freshman Research Symposium - September 23 and October 21

Freshman Research Symposium Application - Apply by September 1

This fall, the 12th annual MSU Freshman Research Symposium (1credit HONR 131) will return as an in-person event on September 23rd and October 21st, welcoming one of our largest incoming Honors classes, along with dual-enrolled high school students. This symposium will provide a focused and interactive forum to introduce highly motivated students to the exciting fields and opportunities for undergraduate research at MSU. The symposium will provide a comprehensive overview of the broad spectrum of research activity at MSU, with over 40 TED-style presentations over two Saturdays in October. Students will be registered for HONR 131 and are required to attend both sessions.

COUNCIL ON UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

MSU is part of the Montana University System enhanced membership option

CUR Membership is designed to assist faculty, administrators, researchers, staff, and students in their efforts to support undergraduate research on their campuses and beyond. Visit the USP CUR Enhanced Membership Page to learn more.   

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (NCUR)

USP CALENDAR AND DEADLINES

Applications can be found on the USP Application Portal as they become available.   Students must create a Submittable account before they can apply for opportunities.

MSU Undergraduate Scholars Program
https://www.montana.edu/usp/ | [email protected]  | 406-994-3561