Student Research Resources and Opportunities

The University of Richmond offers numerous research opportunities for students. In addition to research-based courses, independent studies, and practicums in most disciplines, many special opportunities exist for students to participate in close research collaborations with faculty. Examples of these opportunities and links to them are listed below. If you know of student research opportunities that are not listed here, please inform Kirk Jonas of them. Opportunities are listed by school and by departments and programs within the schools.

School of Arts and Sciences

Extensive information on research opportunities for students in the School of Arts and Sciences can be found at:http://as.richmond.edu/opportunities/research.htm

The School of Arts and Sciences "Research Introductions" series features notable science faculty members discussing their research activities. The series begins in September and continues throughout the school year. http://as.richmond.edu/hhmi/ResearchIntroSchedule.htm

Also available to students are the opportunities through the Weinstein Fellows program, which helps fund student research throughout the year.
http://as.richmond.edu/socialsciences/WeinsteinFellows.htm

Biology
Faculty research interests and opportunities for student participation are summarized at: http://biology.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

Dr. Joe Gindhart is looking for students to assist in research on understanding the microtubular motor protein kinesin-1. For more information on this opportunity, go to: http://research.richmond.edu/projects/Gindhart.pdf

The Beckman Scholars Program provides University of Richmond students with the opportunity to conduct research over the course of two summers and the intervening academic year. The Scholarship provides students with summer and academic year stipends, funds for travel and laboratory supplies. For more information, go to: http://as.richmond.edu/sciences/Beckman.htm

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program
Students participating in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program will find student research opportunities described at: http://bmb.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

Chemistry
Student research opportunities, including an endowed summer program that provides student stipends of up to $3000 are described at: http://chemistry.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

Individual faculty members also offer research opportunities for students. For example, Carol Parish, and other members of the Chemistry department, work directly with students on research projects.

Computer Science Program
Information on student research opportunities in the Computer Science Program can be found at: http://cs.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

English
Information on student research opportunities in English can be found at: http://english.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

Environmental Studies
Opportunities for research in this program can be found at: http://environmental.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

Mathematics
Information on student research opportunities in mathematics can be found at: http://math.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

In addition, each semester the department sponsors the Mathematics and Computer Science Colloquium Series. Information on the 2007-2008 colloquium series can be found at: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/~dszajda/Colloquium_pages/colloquium.html

Music
Research opportunities for music majors are described at: http://music.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

Physics
Information on student research opportunities in physics can be found at: http://physics.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

Political Science
Dr. Palazzolo, of the Political Science Department, is interested in working with students in three areas of research: (1) leader goals, (2) leadership and entitlement reform, and (3) leadership and election reform. More information can be found at: http://research.richmond.edu/projects/Palazzolo.pdf

Dr. Rick Mayes, of the Political Science Department, will be continuing a project on the Komen Breast Cancer Community Profile. For more information on the project, go to: http://research.richmond.edu/projects/Mayes.pdf 

Psychology
A wide range of student research opportunities are offered through the Department of Psychology. Information on these opportunities can be found at: http://psychology.richmond.edu/special/independent.htm

Rhetoric and Communications Studies
Information on student research opportunities can be found at: http://rhetoric.richmond.edu/special/research.htm

Jepson School of Leadership Studies

General information on research opportunities and application procedures can be found under "Information for Students: Research Opportunities" at: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/leadership/students/current.html

The Jablin Fellowship will award approximately $2,000 each to selected Jepson students working in unpaid research internships. The fellowship will benefit not only the students but also the communities they serve through their research and collaboration with the University. Information on the establishment of the research internships and the application process can be found at the following link: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/leadership//academics/fellowships/Jablin.htm

Student research opportunities are also available through the Connect Richmond program at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. Information on these programs may be found at: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/leadership/newsletter/Connect.htm

Robins School of Business

Research opportunities available to students within the School of Business vary by department. The departments within the School of Business may be accessed by going to their various web sites: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/business/departments/index.html

In addition, a research opportunity is available for MBA students in MBA 570: Global Environment of Business/International Residency and International Consultancy Project. For more information, please read the course description and schedule on the web: /research/students/MBA570.pdf

School of Law

Opportunities for legal research extend beyond the classroom and include a variety of student journals, listed at: http://law.richmond.edu/students

In addition, numerous research references and research guides can be accessed by visiting the following search engine and entering "research." http://law.richmond.edu/search/

Also, the Constitution Finder is now available to all students. This database offers constitutions, charters, amendments, and other related documents. http://confinder.richmond.edu/

And, check out The National CyberEducation Project. It "is an interdisciplinary grass-roots effort to engage students, faculty, and administrators on college campuses in discussion of contemporary intellectual property issues. Because debates over the intellectual property issues that arise in the digital age often appear to reflect a new generation gap, the Project focuses on educational efforts that work to bridge that gap. The Project will produce conferences, articles, blogs, education kits, and other student-oriented, campus-centric programs and materials." http://law.richmond.edu/ipi/cybered/default.htm

School of Continuing Studies

School of continuing studies courses vary by course. Consult the SCS homepage and catalog for course offerings: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/scs/

Other Student Research Opportunities

WebGURU (New) Guide to Research for Undergraduates.  Getting started on a research project?  This site provides essential information on the nuts and bolts of research.  An excellent resource for students new to the research process or for those who want to broaden their knowledge.  www.webguru.neu.edu  

Office of Foundation, Corporate, and Government Relations (FGAR)
This office provides assistance to to faculty seeking external grants. FGAR also provides some resources for student grant proposals, as described at http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/grants/students.html

Office of International Education
Numerous study abroad scholarships and research opportunities are listed on the study abroad website.

Research Grants at the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement
Grants for summer research are available through the Center for Civic Engagement. Beginning in summer 2005, the Center will award, on a competitive basis, a limited number of grants to University of Richmond student-faculty teams to undertake a collaborative research project on a civic or social issue. Grants for 2005 have already been awarded. More information on these grants may be found at: http://engage.richmond.edu/students/research.htm

Richmond Quest
The Richmond Quest invites proposals from students for research centered on the Quest IV theme: "What moves us?" Information on this opportunity can be found at: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/quest/QuestIV/index.html

The D.C. Initiative
Only 100 miles from the nation's capital, University of Richmond students have a variety of research opportunities available through this unique program. http://cdc.richmond.edu/programs/dcinitiative

Boatwright Library
The Boatwright Library is the hub of many research resources at the University of Richmond. Explore the library's site: http://library.richmond.edu

Scores of research guides listed by subject and/or major can be found at this library site: http://library.richmond.edu/information/smguides/index.htm

Course specific research guides can be found at this library site: http://library.richmond.edu/information/csguides/index.htm

Links to various search engines can be found at: http://library.richmond.edu/information/search.htm

Language Across the Curriculum
The Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) will offer students the opportunity to conduct independent studies in languages other than English. LAC opportunities can be found at: http://lac.richmond.edu/

Institutional Review Board
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Richmond is required to review all research containing human subjects (surveys, interviews, etc.). For more information on the IRB, see its website at: http://provost.richmond.edu/irb