Description: Faculty may mentor one or more undergraduate students in a research project -- broadly defined to include all disciplines -- potentially spanning several semesters. Mentors may work with an individual student or with a small group of students (i.e., a research cluster). Normally, students are expected to earn independent study coursework for the duration of the project, as credit earned would be one measure of the scope and duration of the experience. If the research was completed outside of an independent study, faculty should provide a brief overview of the arrangement.
Review: The application window for the awards will be announced by the Undergraduate Research Mentorship Committee to the faculty. The URMC will review each application and make recommendations to the administration. Faculty who wish to be considered for an award will have mentored their students through two required elements: an abstract and a poster presentation at a research-focused event. Exceptions will be considered as needed by the URMC. In addition, it should be remembered that Annual Student Mentorship Awards require efforts made significantly above and beyond expected classroom duties or regular teaching load.
Award: Faculty will be rewarded equally at an amount to be determined by the administration per qualifying research project. This award will be in the form of funds that can be used for professional development. The administration may require documentation of project completion before releasing the award (e.g., faculty should submit a copy of the Denman participation form to the administration). The final decision regarding awards will be made by the administration, and the winners of this award will be announced to the faculty assembly.
Applications can be submitted here.
Please direct questions to Tina Schneider, schneider.290@osu.edu.