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Boost Your Career Journey with Academic Research
Engaging in research as an undergraduate student can have a profound impact on your overall academic performance, internship engagement and post-degree placement positions. Consulting, investment banking and analyst positions require strong analytical and research capabilities. Participating in research as an undergraduate student can help advance many aspects of your academic journey and beyond. Often students who become successful in research realize that their career may be pursuing a PhD and joining the academic ranks of a prominent university.
To apply, email JURS@utdallas.edu and include the following:
- Resume (ACT/SAT score, class rank)
- GPA
- Short Answer as to why you would like to join the program with any research/industry experience.
Jindal Undergraduate Research Scholar (JURS) Program
FALL COURSE:
- Selected JURS students participate in a Welcome Seminar (REQUIRED)
SPRING COURSE:
- Defining Research for Knowledge and Innovation (BA1340) (REQUIRED)
- Students submit a review paper and present by the end of the semester
- Students also submit papers if qualified for essay competitions
- Summer Apprenticeship Research URAP and presentation
FALL COURSE:
- Managing Sustainable Operations (OPRE 3370/ITSS 3370) (REQUIRED)
- Independent research study with a faculty member (REQUIRED)
- Advanced Research Course (TBD) (REQUIRED)
- Students learn the emerging intersection of circular and digital aspects within the economy.
- Student project presentations expected by the end of the semester
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SPRING COURSE:
- Value Chain and Sustainability Practicum (OST Faculty Led Tour) (REQUIRED)
- Independent research study with a faculty member (REQUIRED)
- Student reports and presentations expected by end of semester
- Summer Apprenticeship Research URAP and presentation
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FALL AND SPRING:
- Take the “Independent Study” course and continue research with selected faculty member (REQUIRED)
- Participate in research and essay competitions approved by the Director, UG Research (REQUIRED)
- Work on research publications based on feedback from conferences and poster competitions
- Explore research career opportunities within academia and industries
- Summer Apprenticeship Research URAP and presentation
- Participate in the Wege Prize Research competition or others, if approved by the Director, UG Research (Can replace Senior Capstone course, need prior approval by Asst. Dean, Senior Capstone Projects) OR continue independent study with a faculty member (REQUIRED)
- Students who continue to be in the program for the full four years will receive the “Certificate of Completion in JURS” and can receive recommendation letters from mentoring faculty members
- Students who publish peer reviewed journal papers from their research before they graduate will be awarded the “Certificate of Excellence in JURS” from the Dean and can receive recommendation letters from mentoring faculty members
Excellent Returns for your Research Investment
Successful research students will earn coveted recommendation letters from faculty that can be used for employment purposes or to pursue PhD programs.
JURS students participated in the Summer Platform for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) where they teamed up with UTD Faculty members to complete a paid apprenticeship. JURS student Anjali Bhatia was a featured speaker for the event.
Funding and Scholarship Opportunities
Admitted students will be funded for travel and accommodation expenses to attend conferences, get feedback from industry and academic experts and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
UT Dallas offers several opportunities for undergraduate students to present their work in UG research poster competitions, the Annual Sustainability Conference, get selected to the coveted Green Fellowship Program at UT Southwestern, etc.
Scholars Testimonials
Aditi Tiwari
Junior Healthcare Management
Being a part of the JURS program has been a transformative experience, providing unmatched opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development. Through the JURS program, I connected with influential industry leaders, including Texas Health Resources and TADA, a leading supply chain software company, which offered invaluable insights and expanded my professional network.
William Nessler
Sophomore, Finance
The Jindal Undergraduate Research Scholars (JURS) program has allowed me to meet an incredible group of peers and knowledgeable faculty members who have helped me explore complex finance and supply chain concepts over this summer by applying theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, offering a unique, hands-on research experience.
Praneetha Pratapa
Cloud Support Engineer, Google, Austin, Texas,
2021 JSOM Dual Major in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
I had the opportunity to do research as a JSOM undergrad and helped me to get recruited at Google, as a Cloud Technical Resident and later promoted as a Cloud Customer Engineer. Even today my supervisors consider my undergrad research background as an added asset for promotions.
The new customer-facing role at Google requires deep-dive research about the industry and customers and my prior UTD research background helps me with my new role.
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