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.