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Undergraduate Research
The School of Public Health and Information Sciences at the University of Louisville provides a wealth of opportunities for undergraduate students to enhance their education by participating in research, creative, and scholarly activities. As a public health major, there may be a project opportunity for you.
Our undergraduate students work closely with faculty who are leaders in their field to conduct meaningful projects. Explore how you can get involved—it’s easier than you might think and the rewards are well worth the effort. Make an impressive addition to your resume or portfolio and make a difference in the world.
What is undergraduate research?
Students work closely with faculty on a process of scholarly inquiry and/or creative activity conducted by undergraduate students, typically in collaboration with faculty mentors, for the purpose of examining, evaluating, creating, and sharing knowledge or works in ways consistent with practices for their relevant discipline(s).
Various opportunities paid or unpaid are available for students to pursue a research experience during their undergraduate career:
-- On-campus and off-campus
-- Academic year and summer
-- Federal, state, and city/county government
-- University, industry and non-profit
-- Domestic and international
Type of Research
Students have a couple of options to gain research experience, if experiences are available.
- Students who are senior status can receive academic credit for a research experience through the public health capstone course (PHPH-491 and PHPH-492).
- *Additionally, SPHIS does offer an option to support an Honors Scholar Thesis- (SPHIS Process). This process is only for SPHIS students who are enrolled and participating in the the University Honors Scholars Program.
- Any undergraduate student can volunteer to participate in research experience during their undergraduate degree program.
What requirements does a student need to meet in order to participate in research?
-- Students should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours.
-- Student should have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
-- Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
How do I get started?
Seniors: If a student is interested in research as part of their capstone experience, they should request a meeting with the Undergraduate Program Director, Tammi Alvey Thomas.
Freshmen, Sophomores or Juniors: Students interested in exploring undergraduate research opportunities should discuss options with the faculty teaching courses, their academic advisor, the undergraduate program director or the SPHIS Office of Research or department chairs.
UofL Undergraduate Research: The University provides a range of research opportunities across disciplines. Further information can be found at https://louisville.edu/provost/ug-research
