AAP Junior Scholars
The AAP Junior Scholars Program is directed through the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and administered by the Academic Advancement Program and the Undergraduate Research Center (Humanities and Social Sciences). The purpose of the program is to demystify the research process within the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities fields.
Students undertake a research project under the guidance of two graduate mentors and a faculty sponsor. Selected participants will attend workshops and information sessions that expose them to research opportunities and provide information about graduate school. Students who are interested in graduate school and who would like to learn about how to conduct academic research are especially encouraged to apply.
Junior Scholar applicants must:
Students apply for the Junior Scholars program in the Fall quarter. The program is a two quarter long commitment (Winter and Spring).
Eligibility
1) AAP students
2) In their sophomore year (or, juniors must have sophomore standing)
3) Interested in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
4) Must demonstrate financial need
Former Junior Scholars have gone on to participate in a variety of advanced research programs including but not limited to: Community Development & Social Justice Program, Educators For Tomorrow, McNair Scholars Program, and the Undergraduate Research Fellows Program. Many others have served as interns, tutors, and organizers on-campus and in the broader Los Angeles community.
Students apply for the Junior Scholars program in Fall quarter. The program is a two quarter commitment (Winter and Spring). Selected Junior Scholars must enroll in Honors seminar HNRS collegium 193A for two units in Winter 2012, and must enroll in Student Research Program (SRP) Course 99 for two units in Spring 2012 are also required to attend meetings and events organized by AAP. Junior Scholars submit a poster presentation to the annual UCLA Westwind/Aleph Conference in May 2012. Upon successful program completion, Junior Scholars receive a $500 stipend.
Schedule
Fall - Applications (Click here) due Monday, October 31st by 5pm in 1202 Campbell Hall
Winter - Enrollment in HC 193
Spring - Westwind Conference
Sample Workshop & Information Sessions
African American Faculty Roundtable
Brainstorming a Research Topic
How to Talk to Your Family About Graduate School
How to Obtain a Strong Letter of Recommendation
How to Approach Faculty
Introduction to Graduate School
Walking Tour of UCLA Libraries
Why Would Anyone Want to Do Research?
For more information, please contact us.
Ana K. Soltero Lopez
Co-coordinator and Graduate Mentor
asoltero@college.ucla.edu
(310) 794-4186
Antonio Martinez
Co-coordinator and Graduate Mentor
antoniom@ucla.edu
(310) 794-4186
Junior Scholars 2010-11
Jenna Vyvyan Le
* Marbella Eboni Allen
* Taylor D. Mason
* Mynga Thi Le
* Gabriela Mejia
* Tonia Guida
* Cynthia Carvajal
* Bernie White
* Michelle Harris
* Bree Blades
* Stephanie Suarez
* Karina Garcia
* Bianca Centeno
* Cristal Escuadra
* Jacqueline Moses
* Susan Hagos
* Roxana Padilla
* Briana Olivia Mendoza
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