I want to apply but do not know precisely what research is and neither what methods of implementation I will be using. What are some resources I may turn to, to receive any support/guidance when applying? |
- No research experience is required! The Firebaugh Scholars program will allow you to further engage and learn more about research, as we support all scholars with the development of crafting a research question, defining what research is, and provide you with the support needed as you develop a relationship with your faculty advisor!
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Is this research program open to all majors and fields? |
- Yes! All majors are welcome to apply and should apply!
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Does your faculty advisor have to be a Professor or can they be a lecturer/ Teacher assistant? |
- Faculty advisors can be faculty who are tenure track and have experience with conducting research. That is Assistant professors, associate professors, and full-time faculty are eligible.
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If I do not have an idea of who will be my faculty advisor at the time of my application, when should I have my advisor by? |
- All Firebaugh Scholars should have a faculty advisor secure when applying for the Firebaugh Scholars program!
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If I have not established a connection with a professor in the prospective field that I hope to research, what should I do? |
- Start connecting with faculty now! Whether that’s attending office hours or setting a 1:1 meeting with them in order to build rapport regarding your research interests.
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How much commitment should our advisors be expected to put into our projects? |
- Ideally, we'd like for all students and their faculty advisors to connect between 3-5 hours a month for consistency, especially as scholars prepare to present their findings at our Spring Research Symposium.
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Aside from the guidance of a faculty advisor, will scholars be receiving additional support? |
- Firebaugh scholars will receive additional support from current graduate tutors, such as providing feedback on their research proposal and support with crafting research questions.
- We also prepare scholars to apply to graduate school and post-baccalaureate opportunities in hopes of continuing to diversify the faculty and researchers at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Is there any funding available for any student's projects? |
- Yes! Firebaugh scholars receive funding and academic support to design and complete their independent faculty-sponsored research project over the course of one academic year.
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What does the timeline look like for the research program? |
- Fall semester Firebaugh scholars are introduced to research & Graduate Application Support.
- In the spring we focus on academic writing and presentation support and scholars present their findings at our annual Firebaugh Research Symposium.
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What is expected from students by the end of the program? |
- By the end of the program students are expected to complete their research and submit for publication across all Berkeley research journals
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