Summer Research Academy
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) supports UCF undergraduate students, across all majors, who are interested and participating in research and creative scholarship. Whether your interests lie in the humanities, physical and applied sciences, engineering, social sciences, hospitality, or business, the 0-credit, Summer Research Academy is a great option for you!
Summer Research Academy (SRA) – SRA is a fast-paced, summer introduction to research course including a three day in person event in July; ideal for students who want to begin research in the fall.
- SRA is offered as a Summer B 0-credit course with pre-academy and post-academy assignments.
students will: - Learn about the nature of university research and how it can expand your undergraduate experience.
- Meet with research faculty and other students active in research.
- Explore research opportunities available to undergraduate students at UCF.
- Prepare professionally for future research, internships/careers, and advanced degrees.
- Earn 0-credit hour for completing the Introduction to Research course which will show on their transcript!
Frequently Asked Questions & More Details
By the end of the course, students will know 1) what undergraduate research is, 2) the role of a faculty mentor, 3) be prepared to choose to pursue undergraduate research, 4) and have tools to start the research journey!
The benefits of taking SRA include:
- Build networks with potential faculty mentors, Undergraduate Research staff, and experienced undergraduate researchers
- Participate in UCF campus research tours and explore various fields of research
- Learn about UCF structured research programs and resources
- Create and/or build a strong resume/CV
- Improved communication skills
- Prepare for future academic interests and professional pursuits
- Collaborate and develop relationships with students with similar interests
- Discover personal interest
- .Summer Research Academy (SRA): The best candidates are incoming transfer students and current UCF students with at least one year left before graduation who are not currently involved in research. Incoming transfer students may participate in the Summer Research Academy in the summer prior to matriculating to UCF.
These courses require your full engagement, commitment, and participation. SRA covers everything from how to find a UCF faculty mentor, careers and opportunities in research, and how to communicate about research. Through this course, students will hear from students, staff, and faculty who are actively involved in research or running programs to support researchers here at UCF. Students will tour UCF research facilities and meet with faculty and student researchers from across campus.
Summer Research Academy (SRA):
Students must:
- Attend all three days of the course.
- Complete assignments during the Summer B semester, before, during, and after the course.
- Fulfill all requirements set forth in the OUR Policy on Participation, including passing the class (graded pass/fail).
Summer Research Academy (SRA): Undergraduate Research (OUR) offers support to all UCF undergraduate students interested in research. OUR initiatives include workshops, peer mentors, research grants, travel grants, and option to participate in the Student Undergraduate Research Council (SURC). See the OUR website for details.
In addition to the OUR support mentioned above, following the course, students who wish to continue their path into research or creative scholarship may receive help from staff to:
- Prepare for next steps toward careers or graduate/professional school.
- Connect to resources and tools for conducting research.
- Understand the available professional development for student researchers.
- Network with faculty researchers.
Summer Research Academy (SRA): Students who are enrolled in other courses over the summer will not get charged for taking the 0-credit course. Students who are not enrolled in the summer will receive a waiver that will cover any fees associated with the course – there will be no charge to SRA participants. Students will earn a pass or fail grade.