There are options for gaining undergraduate research experience in the Mnemology Lab:
DUKE UNIVERSITY
1. INDEPENDENT STUDIES (FOR CREDIT OR HONORS)
- Independent study in Junior or Senior year: specific project supervised by Dr. Cabeza (More on independent study). For independent studies, the application process should begin well before the beginning of the term, as a brief proposal must be submitted and the student enrolled in the Independent Study before classes start.
- Graduation with Distinction: research project is reported in a thesis (More on graduating with distinction)
2. WORK-STUDY
- For students with financial needs, or those who assist the lab for a substantial amount of time
- Students eligible for Duke or Federal Work-Study financial aid are especially encouraged to apply
- ~$17.00 per hour depending on duties and experience
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum GPA: 3.6
- Minimum time per week: 10 hours
To apply, please contact the Mnemology Lab at Duke via email at cabezalab@duke.edu.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
1. HUTTON HONORS COLLEGE
- For Freshman or Sophomore students who wish to gain experience in a cognitive neuroscience laboratory.
- Research experience supervised by Dr. Davis (More on the Hutton). The application process for Hutton should begin well before the beginning of the term.
2. INDEPENDENT STUDY/THESIS
- For Junior or Senior students who which to build towards a specific scientific project or publication.
- Independent study project supervised by Dr. Davis (More on the Honors Thesis). For independent studies, the application process should begin well before the beginning of the term, as a brief proposal must be submitted and the student enrolled in the Capstone/Honors course before classes start.
3. WORK-STUDY
- For students with financial needs, or those who assist the lab for a substantial amount of time
- Students eligible for Federal Work-Study financial aid (More on the Work-Study) are especially encouraged to apply
- ~$12.00 per hour depending on duties and experience
REQUIREMENTS
· Minimum GPA: 3.6
· Minimum time per week: 10 hours
To apply, please contact the Mnemology Lab at IU via email at swd4@iu.edu.