Semiconductor Research Corporation
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (SRC URO)
The SRC-URO Program aims to prepare undergraduates for graduate school through research.
Former IUR Participants [Spring 2009 / Fall 2008 / Fall 2007]
Resources for Research:
- Research Tips by Andy Neureuther (pdf)
- Poster Template (PowerPoint)
- A Perspective on Graduate School by Tsu-Jae King (PowerPoint)
- Fundamentals of Applying to Grad School by Joe Hellerstein (pdf)
- Faculty Perspective: Graduate Admissions by Oscar Dubón, Jr. (pdf)
- Fellowship Summary: NSF, NDSEG by Lester Mackey (Word)
- Graduate School Infosession, Day One
Fundamentals of Applying to Grad School by Prof. Ras Bodik
Eligibility:
- Students in specific fields of interest to SRC (BioE, CS, EE, ME, IEOR, MSE, etc.). Traditionally underrepresented students are encouraged to apply.
- US citizens or permanent residents
- GPA of 3.0 of higher
- Sophomores eligible and encouraged to apply
Requirements:
SRC-URO Students must present research progress and results in a poster or a paper, at either the poster session or to the student.s research group.
Semester Terms:
Stipend of up to $1500 will be paid to students accepted, depending on hours per week or level of effort, on confirmation of completion of research by faculty mentor. Designated grad student mentors may be paid $500 per year.
Stipend Guideline:
Up to $1500.00 for a semester of research (up to 10 hours a week). Less compensation according to level of effort. Stipends will be deposited by Electronic Fund Transfer.
Application Procedure
Students:
Submit application (available online) and a resume, BearFacts transcript and statement to: Sheila Humphreys, 203 Cory Hall, (humphrys@eecs).
Faculty:
Submit research position description and approval of each student to Sheila Humphreys.
Travel: Each IUR student may use up to $500.00 for travel to a research conference or relevant conference, such as Hopper or Tapia conferences.
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