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:

1. Sign up for a 1:1 meeting! Schedule your appointment through Handshake.
2. Visit us in-person! URAs are located at the desk in the Bear Down Building Alcove, Rm 306 Monday-Thursday, 4-5 pm.
3. 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: 

1. Introduction to Research/Finding Research Opportunities
2. How to use your Federal Work-Study Benefit to Create your own Paid Research Experience
3. Communicating with Faculty About Your Research Interests
4. Communicating your Research: Posters, PowerPoints, and Oral Presentations
5. Student Researcher Panels
6. Custom Undergraduate Research Workshop

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

Meet the 2024-25 Undergraduate Research Ambassador Team!