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Researchers of Emory is a blog from Emory Undergraduate Research Programs. Students in URP programs and across the University at large contribute stories and spotlights weekly. This is a community of undergraduate researchers that support, encourage, and challenge one another in the pursuit of knowledge. Join us!
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For undergraduate students who would like to participate more fully in meaningful research early on in their academic careers, the College offers Undergraduate Research Programs (URP).  At Emory, teaching and research go hand-in-hand as experienced faculty bring their commitment to sharing knowledge in the classroom and producing scholarship that makes a valuable contribution to the world. Students bring fresh insights and energy to both teaching and research, creating an even more dynamic intellectual community
URP promotes undergraduate research projects through grants, faculty-student research partnerships, and summer research stipends, which offer advantages to both students and faculty. Undergraduate research programs increase retention, improve study skills, and create stronger bonds for students. At the same time, these undergraduate researchers assist faculty in accomplishing ambitious research and allow faculty to work with self-motivated, developing scholars.
Emory Undergraduate Research Programs is available to any undergraduate students in Emory College in good academic standing. Several programs, each suited to different student levels or needs, are offered each year, and students may be accepted in more than one program per academic year.

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