Eligible for Federal Work Study and thinking about research with a faculty member?
Discuss this program with them:
The Office of Undergraduate Research through the Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) will provide undergraduate research positions through the Federal Work Study (FWS) program up to the maximum of the students FWS award during an academic year (typically $1500-$2000). This program was started in the Fall of 2017 with 21 Research Assistant positions being created and expanded to 33 positions in 2018-2019.
The goal of the program is to provide students with a work study position that allows the student to earn money through an enhanced work experience by learning about and conducting research with a faculty mentor. It is the hope of the OUR to expand the program and offer more positions in coming years.
Complete Restrictions, Requirements and details may be found in the OUR FWS RA Position Handbook found below.
OUR FWS RA Position Handbook for Students and Mentors CLICK HERE TO APPLY!