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Participating in undergraduate research at any level can be one of the most rewarding parts of an academic career. We offer several ways for UT faculty to get involved. Browse these options to determine what level of involvement works best for you and your research.<\/p>\n

Add an R-Designation<\/h3>\n

Faculty can request the addition of a Research (R) designation<\/a> to a new or existing course that meets a defined criteria for research. The R designation will appear on the student\u2019s transcript allowing confirmation of participation by graduate schools and employers.<\/p>\n

Post a Research Position<\/h3>\n

Our EXPLORE database<\/a> was designed for faculty to post open research positions.<\/p>\n

Judge The Undergraduate Awards<\/h3>\n

The university is an affiliate of The Undergraduate Awards, the largest pan-discipline undergraduate academic awards program in the world. UT faculty may serve on a panel of international judges in their area or discipline<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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