Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 15:30
3o Student Scholarships Available for MU SPUR 2017
The Summer Programme for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is returning in 2017. This programme offers undergraduate students the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on active six week research projects, affording an insight into postgraduate studies and a future career in research. There are up to 30 scholarships available (to the value of €1500 euro each paid as a monthly tax free stipend to the SPUR student).
Each SPUR project presents a quality student experience that;
- offers an academically enriching and challenging environment to the SPUR student and exposure to a myriad of learning and research opportunities.
- is experiential in nature and facilitate the application and integration of knowledge gained in the classroom in research practice and inquiry, thereby enhancing the SPUR students’ confidence and knowledge in the discipline.
- enables the SPUR student to work collaboratively in the department, developing networks with student peers and faculty.
- empowers the student to articulate their research effectively to others in the field and their peers.
- grants opportunities to the SPUR student to reflect on their research experience, enhance their skill set and develop their discipline knowledge.
Students who are interested in this opportunity should register their interest to receive further information on the programme and the projects available.
Students who are interested in this opportunity should register their interest to receive further information on the programme and the projects available.