Radford University’s Research Rookies Program provides research experiences to select
high-achieving incoming first year and transfer students to Radford University. Selected
students will take a 3 credit hour class in the fall to develop career skills employers
want and be paired with a faculty mentor after exploring their options in research
and creative works. Students in the program have the opportunity to work alongside
their faculty mentor on average for 5 hours a week throughout the next three semesters,
thereby maximizing opportunities for research-based engagement and learning. Funding
of $4,000 ($1,000 for each of four semesters) will be provided to each Highlander
Research Rookie based on active participation in activities associated with Research
Rookies.
"The Highlander Research Rookie Program helped put together my future. I now have
connections at the university, research skills, and a great program to put on my resume."
Melissa Wirchansky
Benefits of Highlander Research Rookies:
Earn a $4,000 stipend over two years ($1,000 at the end of each of your first four
semesters)
Gain Career Readiness skills employers desire
Gain experience working alongside talented faculty
Learn what research resembles in your area of interest
Present your research at the Student Engagement Forum
Requirements for Highlander Research Rookies:
To be eligible to apply you must be:
Any new incoming undergraduate student to Radford University
Committed to 6 hours a week
Committed to participate in both the Fall and Spring semesters
3.50 GPA
Curious, independent, and reliable
Contact Us
Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS)
