URAs offer highly motivated undergraduate students the opportunity to work closely with a Faculty mentor on the Faculty member's research, scholarship, or creative activity. The Faculty member, in consultation with an interested undergraduate student at Appalachian State University, is encouraged to apply for an Undergraduate Research Assistantship.
Fall 2025 URA Information
- Monday, August 18, 2025 - Fall URA application link opens
- Tuesday, September 2, 2025 (11:59 pm) - Fall URA deadline closes
- Friday, September 19, 2025 - Fall URA award decisions returned
Spring 2026 URA Information
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Spring URA application link opens
- Friday, November 14, 2025 (11:59 pm) - Spring URA deadline closes
- Monday, December 8, 2025 - Spring URA award decisions returned
We encourage Faculty members to thoroughly discuss this opportunity with the intended undergraduate student and confirm their ability to fulfill the requirements of the position (80 hours of work for the semester.) The selected URA student must be able to commit to the time and workload involved with the proposed research project.