LUROP
Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
The Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LUROP) promotes one-on-one research collaboration between undergraduate students and faculty researchers. Participating in LUROP allows undergraduate students to take advantage of experiential learning opportunities that are typically reserved for graduate students at other institutions. The faculty at Loyola strive to provide undergraduate students with high-quality, comprehensive experiences in conducting primary research. Through the many different opportunities offered by LUROP, students work directly with faculty on their research, acquiring skills such as literature searches, hypothesis testing, research design, data collection, statistical analysis, data interpretation and presentation of results. Many undergraduates produce work of such high quality that it results in co-authored professional publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Numerous students have also presented their research with faculty mentors at national or international meetings of professional academic societies. For questions concerning undergraduate research opportunities for Loyola students, contact CEL's Director.
- Beginning Your Research Experience at Loyola
- Fellowship Opportunities for Undergraduate Researchers
- Graduate Student Research Opportunities
Beginning Your Research Experience at Loyola
Here are some tips for identifying research areas of interest and connecting to faculty.
- Find your interest through your current courses, past courses and your professors. Read scholarly journals which may also provide insight into finding your interest in research.
- Research on the academic department website and review the list of faculty members. The website offers a list of current faculty and their areas of research.
- Contact that professor through e-mail. Provide your name, year, and explain your interest in the research area. Provide a resume if possible to demonstrate experience.
- Establish an interview with the professor to learn about research opportunities.
- Prepare for the interview by learning about background information for the research are in which you are interested. Make a list of questions to ask the professor and be prepared to answer any questions he/she may have. Dress professionally to impress.
For more undergraduate research opportunities, visit the LUROP website. LUROP administers all undergraduate research programs offered at Loyola.
Fellowship Opportunities for Undergraduate Researchers
There are a number of fellowship opportunities available to undergraduate researchers through the LUROP program. Students can consult the LUROP website for more information about specific fellowships, or contact CEL's Director for more information.
NOTE: the deadline for many Undergraduate Research Fellowships for the 2010-2011 academic year is March 1, 2010. See the LUROP website for more details.
Research Opportunities for Graduate Students
Graduate students are encouraged to review the research opportunities available through the Graduate School. For a complete list of fellowships and other forms of financial assistance, visit Graduate School Merit Awards and External Funding.
Community Stewards Fellowship (for Graduate Students)
Graduate students may apply for the Community Stewards Fellowship to engage social issues and challenges generously and to embrace a scholarship of engagement that connects our intellectual resources to the pressing social, civic and ethical problems in our communities. As community stewards fellows, Loyola graduate students will be presented with opportunities to demonstrate how their graduate study and research connects with a larger public by partnering with community groups, grassroots organizations, local businesses and industries to help address societal needs in the Chicago area.