Research Interns

EQUITY Research Group Research Interns_December 2022 We accept applications from undergraduate students in psychology or related fields or volunteers (who are not UWM students) for Research Intern positions on a rolling basis. Research Interns who join our lab, typically:

Have a strong academic record, as evidenced by Grade Point Average (GPA)
Evidence significant interest and/or experience in psychology and mental health fields, broadly defined (prior research experience is not required).
Demonstrate maturity and ability to engage with sensitive clinical information.
Are reliable (that is, can show up on time, keep their appointments, and complete the tasks that are assigned to them)
Balance being self-directed and independent (for example, problem-solving on their own) while also being a team-player (for example, knowing when to ask for support and assistant from other team members).
Can make a 1-year commitment to be an RA (exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis)

Given the nature of our research and advocacy work with immigrants and refugees from Latin America, we are especially interested in recruiting Research Interns who can demonstrate oral and written Spanish language fluency. This is not a requirement.

Funding and Credit for Participation in Lab:

Research Intern positions through the EQUITY Research Group are volunteer positions. However, the lab strongly supports applications for funding or credit through the following UWM-sponsored mechanisms:

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Course Credit

You may receive course credit by taking:

PSYCH 290 Undergraduate Research: Lower Division
PSYCH 690 Undergraduate Research: Upper Division

Students completing a Senior Thesis must enroll in:

Psych 698: Senior Thesis

You may not receive course credit and payment (SURF, STAR, McNair) simultaneously.

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SURF

Research Interns will be supported to apply for the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), which provides a stipend for time spent working in the lab during the academic year and summers.

SURF students are paid as hourly employees. Once you are in the lab, you can work with Dr. Nagy to submit a competitive application.

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STAR

Dr. Nagy is a mentor and on the investigative team within the funded yearlong Success through Aging Research (STAR) program, which offers students training in aging-related health inequities research. When you apply to the STAR program, you can request Dr. Nagy as your mentor. The selection committee will determine fit with the program and the requested faculty.

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McNair

Undergraduate students in the lab have been successful in being selected for the McNair program, which is a funded summer program that offers research training and support as well as preparation for applying to graduate school. Once in the lab, you can work with Dr. Nagy to submit a competitive application for this program.

Research Intern Application

Application for undergraduate research interns to join the EQUITY Research Group

Name

First

Last

Phone

Are you an undergraduate student at UWM?

What year are you in your undergraduate training?

What is your grade point average (GPA)?

Please indicate whether you are looking for a position during the academic year, summer, or both. (academic year, summer, both).

Academic year

Summer

Both

Please indicate how you would like to be compensated. Please note we may not always have these options available.

Academic course credit

Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF)

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair)

Success Through Aging Research (STAR) Program

I would like to volunteer my time with the lab

How many hours would you be able to contribute to the lab each week?

When would you be able to start working in the lab if accepted?

Briefly describe your research area(s) of interest and how they relate to the EQUITY Research Group.

Briefly describe your professional skills and experiences. How do they align with the interests of the EQUITY Research Group?

Briefly describe your involvement, work experience, and/or volunteer experience with community organizations (especially those working with marginalized communities).

Professional Reference #1. Please provide the name and contact information for a professional reference (e.g., a professor, mentor, or supervisor). Please also indicate your relationship to them. Lastly, please notify your reference that we might be in contact with them on your behalf.

Professional Reference #2. Please provide the name and contact information for a professional reference (e.g., a professor, mentor, or supervisor). Please also indicate your relationship to them. Lastly, please notify your reference that we might be in contact with them on your behalf.

Please provide your resume or CV.

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