Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

What is an Undergraduate Research Ambassador?

Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (URAs) help students find research opportunities that fit their interests, time, and needs. URAs give workshops and presentations about research opportunities, first steps in finding research, scientific communication, and other skills that are important for getting started in research. These workshops and presentations can be presented to any club, class, and/or event and are available upon request. URAs also provide one-on-one support to students who would like individualized help in exploring possibilities, communicating with a research mentor, sharing their research ideas, or preparing an application for a research program.

How can I individually meet with an URA?

There are many ways for undergraduate students to receive one-and-one support from URAs at any step of their research journey:

Sign up for a 1:1 meeting! Schedule your appointment through Handshake.
Visit us in-person! URAs are located at the desk in the Bear Down Building Alcove, Rm 306 Monday-Thursday, 4-5 pm.
Send an email! Write us at undergradresearch@arizona.edu.

How do I request a workshop/presentation for my group?

URAs will present to any student clubs, groups, or classrooms on any of the topics listed below:

Introduction to Research/Finding Research Opportunities
How to Leverage your Federal Work-Study Funding toward a Paid Research Experience
Communicating with Future Mentors About Your Research Interests
Presenting your Research: Posters, PowerPoints, and Oral Presentations
Peer Research Panels - Arizona students share their research experiences
Custom Undergraduate Research Workshop - mix and match from the above topics!

We also work with colleges and departments to prepare annual research readiness series. Let us know what you need.

For more information on each topic listed, please visit our Workshops for Students resources. Email us at undergradresearch@arizona.edu to request a presentation.