Advisory Board
The Undergraduate Research Advisory Board, made up of teaching and research faculty from across all units at UMKC, provides oversight and leadership.
- Advise the director regarding the development of undergraduate research programs at UMKC, particularly with an eye toward reaching students in underrepresented groups and ensuring that undergraduate research opportunities are available throughout students’ entire baccalaureate careers
- Facilitate peer review processes for awarding funds to students via SEARCH, SUROP and other competitive opportunities that may arise
- Advise the director on the awarding of funding to students via SEARCH, SUROP and other competitive opportunities that may arise
- Recruit and evaluate nominations for student representatives to Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol (URD@C)
- Evaluate and approve courses submitted for designation as EUReka offerings
- Evaluate nominations of undergraduate researchers for the honorary designation of Undergraduate Research Fellow
- Assist in the solicitation and evaluation of nominations for awards to outstanding faculty mentors of undergraduate researchers
- Assist in the gathering of information for and production of an annual report on undergraduate research activities to be distributed to internal and external stakeholders
- Serve as advocate for undergraduate research across the university
- Provide logistical support to the director in carrying out events such as the Undergraduate Research Symposium, etc.
