In our department, Undergraduate Research Assistants (URAs) are students currently enrolled at UVM (typically majoring in Psychological Science) who assist faculty with their ongoing research programs. URAs are an integral part of research at UVM. Becoming a URA is an excellent way to gain hands-on experience in the field of psychology. URA experience looks great on a resume and in graduate school applications, and it helps students develop transferable skills that are useful for a wide variety of career outcomes.
Still have questions?
Students with further questions about becoming a URA should either check in with their academic advisor in Psychological Science or contact Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Jamie Abaied, at jabaied@uvm.edu.