Liberal Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Initiative
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LASURI provides an opportunity for LAS students to embark on research with faculty, grow academically, develop essential research skills, and build professional competencies. Heading link
- The LASURI Award is competitive.
- Undergraduate students in all LAS majors are invited to apply.
- Applicants do not need an established record of research experience.
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- LASURI Scholars receive a scholarship award of up to $1250 per semester. Most participants apply and are approved for two-semester projects, receiving up to $2500 for the full year.
- The application process takes place once a year, during the spring semester, and applies to the following academic year.
- LASURI faculty mentors receive a fixed amount to assist with costs associated with the student’s project.
LASURI Scholars:
- Work closely with a faculty member to develop research questions and methods.
- Learn to propose, design, and complete projects with the guidance and encouragement of a dedicated mentor.
- Develop communication, project management, and leadership skills.
- Build long-term faculty-student mentorship relationships.
- Prepare for graduate and professional programs.
- Grow sought-after practical skills for “real world” careers.
- Participate in an intellectual and social community with other LASURI Scholars.
LASURI Faculty Mentors:
- Incorporate undergraduate students into their scholarly activities.
- Develop a mutually beneficial research partnership with undergraduate students.
- Improve undergraduates’ awareness of additional research opportunities, graduate programs, and careers in your field.
Research conducted by LASURI Scholars may include:
- Search and analysis of archival materials.
- Document and literature review.
- Composition of annotated bibliographies.
- Development of original research papers.
- Creative and art projects.
- Work in laboratories, including the design and execution of experiments.
- Fieldwork, mapping, statistical analysis, and/or information and data analysis.
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Conducting research under the guidance of a dedicated faculty member strengthens your academic skillset and opens important pathways for self-realization and future professional success. It gives you an exciting opportunity to learn more about yourself, your academic talents, and your future professional potential.
When students conduct research in a partnership with faculty, they develop strong working relationships with peers and professors, gain confidence in their ability to work independently and in groups, develop important analytical and communication skills, and gain key insights about post-college opportunities and pathways.
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Liberal Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Initiative (LASURI)
lasuri@uic.edu
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago
601 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7104