Deadline: 10/14/08
Duration: Spring 2009 semester
Call for projects: http://www.purdue.edu/dp/duri/faculty.php
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Faculty members in ALL colleges and schools are encouraged to submit proposals for that create new interdisciplinary research experiences for undergraduate students. If any of these descriptions fit, please consider submitting a project proposal that we can match up with highly talented students who want to be involved in research:
- You see yourself as a mentor who aims to engage superior undergraduate students considering graduate study.
- You enjoy helping to create and develop new research opportunities that involve students
- One of your goals is to foster the exchange of ideas with a diverse student population
DURI Program
The Discovery Park Undergraduate Research Internship (DURI) program was endowed by Lilly Foundation, Inc. to stimulate awareness of advanced research and promote interest in graduate study. DURI offers opportunities for 50 student internships per academic semester (fall and spring). Participating students receive a $500/semester scholarship in recognition of their selection, funded through the Discovery Learning Center. The DURI program is open to Purdue University-West Lafayette sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are in good academic standing.
Application Submission
- Proposals must involve interdisciplinary research affiliated with Discovery Park.
- Proposals must have at least one coordinating faculty member/researcher from a different discipline.
- Proposals may require additional student qualifications.
- Submit project proposals via the on-line submission form.
- Click here to view past project examples.
