Undergraduate Research Award (URA)

Spring/Summer 2023 Applications NOW CLOSED

Submission Deadline: March 24 @ 5pm

Undergraduate Research Awards (URA) are granted to promote undergraduate research and experience in the lab.

General Information

There are two types of URAs: 

New URA - Applications can be submitted and accepted anytime during the semester.

Students must have approval from their faculty advisor before applying.

Renewal URA - Applications must be completed by the application deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

An application must be submitted for each semester a student intends to work in the lab.

Applications will be opened prior to Fall, Winter and Spring semesters.

Concurrent enrollment in a chemistry research course is required.

This course must be registered for at the time of application.

See the section titled Concurrent Enrollment for further information on course selection.

URA Proposal Training Videos

The URA Proposal Training Videos provide important information and tips on writing a URA proposal.

All applicants should view one of the linked training videos before submitting their application. 

• New URA Training Video
• Renewal URA Training Video

Application Instructions

• New URAs
  • The New URA Application Template can be downloaded here.
  • Complete "My Profile" at mentoring.byu.edu. Upload a photo (preferably of you working in your lab).
  • Complete  "Application" at mentoring.byu.edu.
  • Register for a chemistry research course
  • Complete the URA Submission Form and proposal upload for  Sp/Su 2023  
  • If applying mid-semester, email the URA administrator at coffice@chem.byu.edu to inform them of your submission.

• Renewal URAs
  • The Renewal URA Application Template can be downloaded here.
  • Update "My Profile" at at mentoring.byu.edu. Upload a photo (preferably of you working in your lab).
  • Update "Application" at mentoring.byu.edu for each semester/term you apply for a URA renewal.
  • Complete a progress report at mentoring.byu.edu. Progress reports are located under "My Reports" on the dashboard.
  • Register for a chemistry research course
  • Complete the URA Submission Form and proposal upload for Sp/Su 2023

Concurrent Enrollment

All students must be concurrently enrolled in a research course in order to receive a URA. Research course options include CHEM 297R*, CHEM 497R*, and CHEM 498R. Discuss with your lab advisor which course is appropriate for you.

*Full semester sections are even numbers, second block only sections are odd numbers

• CHEM 297R is intended for students who are new to a research lab. This course is .5 credit hours and graded on a pass/fail basis.
• CHEM 497R is for students continuing work in a research lab. This course is 1 credit hour and graded on a pass/fail basis.
• CHEM 498R is a research capstone course that requires an extensive research paper. This course is a variable credit course with a letter grade.

Contact Information

URA Administrator, Alison Anderson

Phone (801) 422-2792

Email coffice@chem.byu.edu