Academics

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

New URAs

Applications are currently closed.

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

Students must have approval from their faculty advisor before applying.

• There is a new format for new URAs. Please pay close attention to the template.
• Register for a chemistry research course (CHEM 297R, Fall and Winter only).
• Complete the URA Submission Template which includes a mentoring plan.

New URA Format Template

Mentoring Plan Example

Renewal URAs — New Format

Dr. Christensen introduced a new renewal format on July 31st, 2025.

Please see the Renewal Research Experience Report Template.

The renewal form is currently closed.

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

Phone (801) 422-2792

Email: coffice@chem.byu.edu