Undergraduate

Research Opportunities

Undergraduate Research Certificate

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.

Undergraduate Research Assistantships

CBCS students may apply for one-semester undergraduate research assistantships to work with CBCS faculty on research projects. These assistantships are awarded every semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and are designed to support undergraduate students conducting research. Priority is given to students enrolled in the Undergraduate Research Certificate.

Students are eligible to apply for the Undergraduate Research Assistantship if they are (1) an undergraduate student pursuing a major or minor in CBCS; and (2) collaborating with a CBCS faculty member who will serve as a research mentor for the undergraduate student.

Deadlines are October 31 for the Spring semester assistantship, March 31 for the Summer semester, and May 31 for the Fall semester.

Fill out the application today.

Undergraduate Research Scholarship sponsored by The Moms Project

Three CBCS faculty who share a passion for mentoring undergraduate students in research, also share the experience of caring for their mothers. As the years passed, these faculty affectionately began to refer to their mothers as The Moms. They often took The Moms to dinner, to USF basketball games, and to social events together. Each of these mothers had dreams and aspirations that were delayed or unfulfilled because of the Great Depression and World War II. The Moms Project honors these three strong women by establishing undergraduate research scholarships in areas of special interest to each mother.

  • The Alice Armstrong Scholarship is awarded to a student conducting research in the area of substance abuse and its impact on families.
  • The Ruth Boothroyd Scholarship is awarded to a student conducting research in nutrition and well-being.
  • The Ellen Nizzi Scholarship is awarded to a student conducting research on positive aging across the lifespan.

Students are eligible to apply for the Undergraduate Research Scholarship if they are (1) an undergraduate student pursuing a major or minor in CBCS; (2) conducting research in one of the areas of special interest to The Moms; and (3) collaborating with a CBCS faculty member who will serve as a research mentor for the undergraduate student.

Apply to the Undergraduate Research Scholarship here.

For more information about the scholarship, contact Dr. Chae Jaynes, Director Undergraduate Research.