Academics

Undergraduate Research Award (URA) Undergraduate Research Awards (URA) are granted to promote undergraduate research in a scientific laboratory setting.

Submission Instructions

• New URAs
  • After receiving faculty approval, complete a one-page proposal and a one-page mentoring plan.
  • Submissions can be entered and accepted anytime during the semester.
  • Fall 2024 Submission Form
  • Fall submissions require enrollment in Chem 297R. 497R, or 498R in order to qualify for a URA.
  • If applying mid-semester, email the URA administrator at coffice@chem.byu.edu to inform them of your submission.

New URA Proposal/Mentoring Template

Mentoring Plan Example

• Renewal URAs
  • Complete a one-page proposal and a one-page mentoring plan.
  • Towards the end of the semester, watch for an email from the University (it will be from "experience.byu.edu") to complete the mandatory Experiential Learning Survey.
  • Fall 2024 Renewal Submissions can be accessed here.

Renewal URA Proposal/Mentoring Template

Mentoring Plan Example

Concurrent Enrollment in a chemistry class is required during Fall and Winter Semesters. (This requirement is waived during SP/SU semesters).

*Full semester sections are even numbers, second block only sections are odd numbers

• CHEM 297R is intended for students who are new to a research lab. This course is .5 credit hours and graded on a pass/fail basis.
• CHEM 497R is for students continuing work in a research lab. This course is 1 credit hour and graded on a pass/fail basis.
• CHEM 498R is a research capstone course that requires an extensive research paper. This course is a variable credit course with a letter grade.

Contact Information

URA Administrator, Alison Anderson

Phone (801) 422-2792

Email coffice@chem.byu.edu