Funded Research Opportunity Deadline Looms

Already volunteering in a lab? Would you like to get paid for you time?

The Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Program (URMP) at Portland State is operated by the Maseeh College of Engineering and funded by the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC). This program is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to receive funding for participation in research. The ideal candidate would be female, under-represented minority, or a first-generation college student (though all students may apply). The candidate must be a current PSU student who will maintain undergraduate status through at least the end of spring term 2013, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have a mentor who is willing to provide lab space and guidance. This opportunity is open to students who are majoring in semiconductor-related fields such as Chemistry, Physics, or ECE. A full list of majors along with more information and directions for applying can be found at the URMP website.

Put this on your to-do list right now, the application deadline is December 18th!

This is a stellar opportunity for students who are planning on going on to graduate school and eventually work in the semi-conductor industry. The SRC Education Alliance tracks participant's progress throughout their education, potentially providing additional funding and opportunities for specialized training.

Participation in the URMP, which runs during the academic year, does not preclude you from applying for and participating in the REU summer program.