Undergraduate Research Scholar Badge
The Undergraduate Research Scholar Badge
The Undergraduate Research Scholar badge recognizes students who build professional skills through meaningful, mentored research in their field.
The Undergraduate Research Scholar Badge recognizes the professional skills students gain through meaningful, mentored research in their field. It honors their contributions to discovery, investigation, and innovation while highlighting skills they can carry beyond their undergraduate degree.
Eligibility
Earning the Undergraduate Research Scholar badge requires completing:
- at least two terms of research (minimum of 150 hours)
- the introduction to research (tier I) professional development series in OUR
- a deeper exploration of research skills through OUR professional development for experienced researchers (tier II)
- a public presentation of research through a conference or symposium
- a two page self reflection of learning and professional skill development through research
Application
The Undergraduate Research Scholar badge is only awarded after application and review by the Office of Undergraduate Research at UNC Charlotte. This benefit is only available to UNC Charlotte students.
Students who complete all the requirements will receive a certificate, pin, and digital badge. Students should complete the application and receive an award letter from OUR at least 30 days before graduation.