Becoming an Undergraduate Research Ambassador

Undergraduate Research Ambassador Duties

• Mentor a small group of students in the Research Rookies program
• Serve as peer advisors
• Represent OSEEL professionally and positively at research, recruiting and outreach events
• Facilitate workshops and visit classes to share research opportunities
• Build partnerships within their college
• Serve on a committee for NIU's annual Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE)
• Provide recommendations to OSEEL staff on ways to engage undergraduate students as researchers

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at NIU and in good academic standing
• Minimum of one semester of faculty-mentored research experience
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Attend URA orientation and monthly cohort meetings
• Host 2 hours of office hours per month (30 minutes per week) for peer advising
• Participate in up to 10 hours of flexibly scheduled activities per semester, in addition to required orientation and cohort meetings
• Commit to a full academic year, August to May
• Compliance with NIU code of conduct

Benefits

• Gain experience and skills in networking, public speaking and relations, and leadership
• Increased competitiveness on graduate and professional school applications
• Academic award of $700 ($350 fall/$350 spring)