URA is a research training program that provides 海角社区 graduate students an opportunity to work closely with a 海角社区 faculty mentor in COM, COSH and SON to conduct research. 聽Students gain research knowledge and hands-on research experience, in addition to providing assistance to their research faculty mentors.聽
Program Format
Students will be assigned to 海角社区 faculty mentor who will support guided research. 聽Research activities include, but are not limited to: assisting in developing research questions and study design, conducting literature reviews, collecting data, and participating in data analysis, providing support in developing protocols for designing research study, assisting in preparing IRB protocols, assisting in writing and preparing grant reports, developing presentations for conferences, developing manuscripts to be submitted to peer reviewed journals, and attending scientific seminars and workshops.
Target Audience: Currently enrolled 海角社区 graduate students in COM, COSH and SON.
Financial Support: Each student will be compensated to cover student materials, research support and training for up to 20 hours a week of conducting research.
Application Process: Students submit an application and once selected; students interview with the Research Mentor.
Program Duration: 6-12 months
Key Outcomes: Students will develop an abstract, poster, power point, and manuscript. Students will present their research findings during UHI Annual Student Research Day and at external conferences.
