Episode 8: Spilling the Tea on Applications with Sylvia Gropp

It’s the season finale of the CURNCast and we’re closing out with a bang! In this episode, we are joined by Sylvia Gropp, MEd, the Research and Graduate Studies Coordinator in the Office of the Vice-President Research at Thompson Rivers University. We dive into the world of undergraduate research funding applications, specifically the Undergraduate Research Experience Award Program (UREAP).

Sylvia shares her expertise on the dos and don’ts of UREAP applications, including tips on how to make your application stand out from the rest. She also gives us insights on the evaluation process and what reviewers are looking for in an application.

If you’re an undergraduate student looking to apply for research funding, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in as we spill the tea on applications with Sylvia Gropp.

Show Notes

Interested in applying for a UREAP? Click HERE for more information.
TRU Romeo is a tool used by faculty and students alike to apply for and manage grants.
The NSERC-USRA is another award that can provide funding for undergraduate research!
Using the UREAP Help Guide will make sure you don’t miss any important parts of your application.
Unsure about ethics in your UREAP application? Check out the ethics section on our website, or reach out to Tricia Lawrie, the ethics compliance officer.

UREAP Application Tips:

Utilize the online Help Guide
Make sure all parts of the application are filled out, and all the necessary files are attached
Include a proper transcript, and remember, they take a while to get
Don’t submit anything extra, just do what is asked

Have UREAP questions this episode didn’t answer? Email the research office at studentresearch@tru.ca.