What It’s About The research apprenticeship program (RAP) provides freshmen and sophomore students a paid research opportunity to work with faculty members pursuing their own research. As a research assistant you will be exposed to the tools, data, and types of research methods that are used in everyday classrooms or businesses. Where’s the fun? Student Testimonials As a R.A.P student you are able to: 1. Choose a research project to contribute to during the upcoming academic year. 2. Work four to five hours a week and get paid! 3. Basic training in research methods and ethics through online support modules 4. Participate in the campus undergraduate research day and attend the University of Wisconsin System Symposium on Research and Creative Activity. “In the RAP workshop I gained knowledge about essential tools like End Note Web and doing literature searches.” “Participating in RAP helped me realize that research is not just about being in a lab.” “It is awesome that this is a paid position. Spending time outside of class to work on a research mentor’s project was valuable.” “I had a good experience because I got into research early on. I wish that more freshman/sophomore advisors would push their advisees to do research.” How to apply To apply simply go online to http://www.uww.edu/urp /rapprog. And Fill out the online Application with: • • • • • UW-W Student id # Home Address Email Address Telephone number Preferred Method of contact Contacts For more information or for a physical Application form Contact: Undergraduate Research Program 2115 Andersen Library Telephone: 262-4721296 Email: RAP@uww.edu In addition, please include written statements of no more than 250 words in response to the following questions: 1. 2. 3. What do you hope to get out of working with a research mentor? What knowledge, skills, and dispositions are you able to contribute as a paid RAP student? What else should applicant reviewers know about you? More information can be found at: www.uww.edu/urp/rapprog E S E A R C H P P R E N T I C E S H I P R O G R A M Undergraduate Research Program