Merrill College Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program

Nature of Research/Program Description: 

Merrill College sponsors a Merrill Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program for Merrill juniors and seniors. Students are paired with a Merrill Fellow to work up to 70 hours throughout the winter and spring quarters as paid research apprentices on the faculty member's research.  

The purpose of the program is to inspire and prepare Merrill students to pursue graduate studies upon graduation from UCSC. It is designed to provide research experience and personal and professional development for Merrill juniors and seniors. Merrill Fellows nominate a student whose work they are familiar with and whose interests are similar to their own area of research and expertise. As part of their mentorship, students will be employed as Research Assistants up to a maximum of $1050 for the school year. Tasks can include writing summaries of readings, library research, photocopying, organizing materials, creating annotated bibliographies, and assisting with the organization of conferences and workshops. Faculty participants provide students with academic and professional guidance, advice about the process of applying to graduate schools, and serve as their mentors.

If you are interested, please see the list of Merrill Fellows.

Keywords: Merrill; Fellows; undergraduate research; stipend; research assistant; apprentice; academic guidance; graduate school; mentor; academic year; fall quarter; winter quarter; spring quarter

Contact: Merrill College Academic Manager

Faculty Director: Provost Aims McGuiness

Location: 
On-campus
Targeted Students: 
Merrill juniors and seniors who are nominated by Merrill Fellows
Program Time Period: 
Academic Year
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Fall Quarter
Compensation: 
Stipend
Details: 
Employed as Research Assistants for up to $1190 a year
Application Deadline: 
Early November
Approximate Number of UCSC Students (Each Year): 
8
Year Began: 
2009
Contact Title: 
College Academic Manager
Contact Email: 
merrcam@ucsc.edu
Faculty Director: 
Provost Aims McGuiness
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