Penn State 阿尔图纳 has several means by which students can get stipends or course credit.
学分
You can earn credits by taking a research-based course or working with a faculty member and enrolling in a research project (-294, -494). 获得学分, you will want to talk with your research mentor and/or academic adviser in order to complete the necessary paperwork.
支付
There are many funding opportunities available for undergraduate researchers.
Mentors Must 应用
Undergraduate 研究 奖助金: 教师 mentors may request funding to hire students to assist with research (up to $500 per semester and $1,500 for the summer).
Divisional awards: Some Divisions at Penn State 阿尔图纳 have summer research grants. Please contact your Division Head for more information.
Other funding opportunities are available including the MC-REU program, SEDTAPP资金, and external grant funding. Funding amounts vary. Inquire with your faculty mentor for these discipline-specific opportunities).
Student Must 应用
Federal work-study awards: If you have received a federal work-study award, ask your mentor to contact the Undergraduate 研究 Coordinator at (电子邮件保护) in order to earn work-study wages for working on your project. Funding amounts vary.
Erickson Discovery Grant:Penn State system-wide award that supports students in intensive research or creative work during the summer ($3,500).
Student 订婚 Network grants:Penn State system-wide award that supports students in undergraduate research (either $1,000 or $2,000).
Undergraduate 研究 Conference Travel Grant: Penn State undergraduates who are presenting the results of their research or creative work at national or regional professional conferences may request financial support to defray the costs of attendance at the conference. Funding amounts vary.
志愿者
If earning course credit is not important or being paid is not an option, you can gain research experience by volunteering for a project or team. Be sure to still include your participation on your resume!