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Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

MEET THE AMBASSADORS 2024-25 RECRUITMENT EVENTS

2024-25 RESEARCH AMBASSADOR APPLICATION

Application Opens: March 1, 2024

Deadline: March 31, 2024

APPLICATION OPEN 3/01/2024

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26 Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Undergraduate Research Ambassadors! This year's outstanding group represents 6 colleges, 21 disciplines, and 18 research areas.

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Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (URAs) are a multi-disciplinary, diverse team of students that serve a central role as advocates for undergraduate research and creative scholarship at the University of Kentucky. The goal of the URA program is to increase awareness and create opportunities for students to actively engage in research and creative scholarship. URAs facilitate this goal by providing presentations to the campus community, creating relevant workshops and programming, and representing OUR at research, recruiting, and outreach events.

UK's Research Ambassadors have a passion for promoting undergraduate research and creative scholarship and helping students connect with research opportunities.

WHAT DO RESEARCH AMBASSADORS DO?

  • Represent the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), respective college, and the university in a knowledgeable and professional manner

  • Promote undergraduate research involvement and opportunities

  • Assist with student-focused outreach and program events, such as tabling, information sessions, and student workshops

  • Assist at OUR sponsored events (i.e. Showcase, 5-Minute Fast Track) and respective college events

  • Participate in speaking engagements (i.e. Parent & Family Weekend, Entrepreneur Showcase, Curiosity Fair, BBN Orientation)

  • Give presentations to classes and student organizations

  • Serve as student advisory board and provide critical feedback about OUR programs and initiatives

BENEFITS OF BEING A RESEARCH AMBASSADOR

  • Share your research skills with aspiring researchers

  • Develop strong leadership, public speaking, presentation, and teambuilding skills

  • Expand your professional network

  • Be involved in shaping Undergraduate Research programs at UK

  • Add a great resume-building experience

  • Receive an OUR Ambassador shirt and name tag

 

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2023 Showcase Research Ambassadors of the Year award winners
2022 Showcase Research Ambassadors of the Year award winners
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ELIGIBILITY

  • Full-time enrollment as an undergraduate for 2024-25 in Good Academic standing

  • Must have at least two (2) terms of research experience (fall, spring, summer)

  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor

  • Strong oral/written communication skills, leadership skills, and work ethic

  • Ability to provide an encouraging, supportive environment for diverse groups of individuals

  • Application is open to students in ALL majors

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Must commit to one (1) academic year term

  • Must commit to continue research in the academic year as an active peer mentor

  • Must attend mandatory 2-day training August 2024 and monthly meetings  

  • Must comply with the Univ of Kentucky Code of Conduct

  • Minimum time commitment of 10 hours per semester outside of URA meetings every month

    • Most events last 1-hour and require multiple ambassadors

APPLICATION PROCESS

AMBASSADOR SELECTION TIMELINE FOR 2023-2024

 

  • * URA Program Interest Sessions:  March 5  OR  March 20, 2024  @ 5:30 PM in Room 213 Funkhouser - Applicants must attend ONE Interest Session

  • * Ambassador Recruitment Social: March 27, 2024 @ 5:30 PM in The 90

  • * Interviews: TBD

    * Denotes mandatory Recruitment events for all applicants

 

  • Announcement of Selection Results: TBD

  • Mandatory Ambassador Leadership Training: August 12, 2024

    *Failure to attend the entire training will result in the student losing their ambassador position, as this is the only orientation and extensive training offered. 

 

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