Requirements of the Student Research Program
The SRP is an intensive program that requires enthusiasm and considerable time, effort and commitment.
It requires participation not only during the summer months, but also during the academic year.
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| September 2008 | Find a mentor. Attend the Student Research Program Preview on September 8, 2008. |
| October 2008 | Mentor Interview and
Returning Student Mentor Interview forms are due October 10, 2008. Once you have been assigned a mentor, you should begin meeting with your mentor as soon as possible to discuss the project and complete the SRP application forms. SRP applications are due December 8, 2008. AADR applications are due January 14, 2009. Enrollment in Dental Student Research Elective (Course Credits Available) All students who apply to the SRP will automatically receive 1 credit for the application process. This credit is applied in the Winter 2009 term through the course, "Dental Student Research 1: Preparing a Research Proposal." |
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| February 2009 | Oral Presentations All students who submit a completed Student Research Program application will be asked to give a 5-7 minute oral presentation before the Student Research Program Committee. No PowerPoint or other visual aids are allowed. Review of Applications SRP applications are reviewed by the Student Research Program Committee. When reviewing research proposals, the committee will consider scientific content, evidence of student input, clarity of research objectives, organization of proposal and presentation, the mentor and research environment, and likelihood of success. You and your mentor will be notified by the Office of Research in April regarding funding of the proposal. |
| March 2009 | American Association of Dental Research
Annual Meeting, March 3-6, 2010. AADR Fellowships are announced. SRP awards are announced. |
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| Pre-Research Period During this time, you are expected to have regular planning meetings with your mentor and prepare to conduct your research. |
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| May 2009 | Orientation Meeting. Attendance is required. Submit the SRP Agreement Form. |
| June 2009 | Research Period Conduct research at the School of Dentistry under your mentor's guidance full time during this period. Attend lab meetings as requested by your mentor. Submit a Progress Report in mid July 2009. Attend the SRP Seminar Series. Seminars are one hour long and meet on Wednesdays at noon. Attendance is required for first-time SRP participants and strongly encouraged for returning participants. |
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| September 2009 | Post Research Period Present a poster at Research Day in February 2010. Present at AADR Annual Meeting, April 2010. This is required for AADR fellowship recipients. SRP Final Report is due March 31, 2010 along with the SRP Evaluation. All participants are required to complete these. Enrollment in Dental Student Research Elective (Course Credits Available) All students who are funded by the SRP will also be automatically enrolled in the course, "Dental Student Research 2: Research and Presentation." This course is 4 credits, pass/fail. You will receive credit for this course, after successfully completing all SRP requirements at the end of the Winter 2010 term. A pass/fail grade will be assigned by your mentor in consultation with the SRP Committee Chair. To receive a passing grade, you must complete all program requirements. |
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