PINS and Undergraduate Research Assistantships

Students wishing to participate in faculty research projects may be eligible for participation in PINS (Partners in Scholarship) or Undergraduate Research Assistantships (URA’s). PINS is a University-wide program, in which a student performs research in conjunction with a faculty member. More information on PINS is available at http://www.du.edu/pins/. URA’s work directly with faculty, often for compensation, on current research efforts; students should ask faculty directly for possible opportunities. Such work enhances the student’s ability to compete for scholarships, internships, entrance to graduate study and permanent employment. A limited number of these are available and are typically restricted to upper-division students with good academic backgrounds. An agreement with a specific faculty member is required and the URA is requested by, and granted to, the faculty member.