1. Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning
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  3. Undergraduate Research Scholar

Undergraduate Research Scholar

Take your undergraduate research experience to the next level!

Earn the Undergraduate Research Scholar Badge to showcase your research experience and knowledge and demonstrate your communication, critical thinking and career and self-development skills.

Benefits

  • Gain skills in communicating your career readiness to future employers.
  • Increase competitiveness for graduate school and external research experiences.
  • Enhance your resume.
  • Develop your online portfolio demonstrating research skills and achievements.
  • Earn points towards NIU's Huskie Career Launchpad.

Badge Requirements

Undergraduate Research Scholars complete a series of tasks and reflections in Suitable, NIU's engagement app, including:

  • Research curriculum
  • Research project
  • Presentation of research project (or submission for publication)
  • Personal statement with a research focus to support future applications for external opportunities, scholarship, and graduate/professional schools
  • Completion of survey regarding research experience

learn more and verify badge requirements

Download the Suitable iOS app or Android app or visit their website, then use your z-ID@niu.edu email address to register and log in.

Contact Us

Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning
Holmes Student Center 264-266
engage@niu.edu