UPEI Research & Graduate Studies presents SPUR 2016: Summer Program for Undergraduate Research.

Undergraduate students working on a summer research project are invited to participate! Students will hear presentations by faculty members, learn about resources and be exposed to valuable information about careers in research.

WHEN: Wednesdays, May 11-August 10 (Weekly brown bag lunch sessions)
WHO: Open to UPEI students ONLY

Applicant Requirements:
1. Open to UPEI students following their first, second or third year
2. Students must register by Friday, April 22, 2016 
3. Students must attend 80% of lunch sessions to receive a $1000.00 stipend supplement.
4. No charge to participate

Program Details:
• Introductory/Orientation session will be held on Monday, May 9
• Brown bag lunch sessions will be held 12:00-1:00 pm weekly on Wednesday beginning May 11 with presentations by faculty members regarding their research careers
• Limited to 20 participants 
• Research mandatory poster symposium and reception at the conclusion of the program. Students may invite their lab partners, mentors, etc. to their presentations and to a reception following the poster symposium
• Prizes presented for the top 3 posters at the poster symposium; $500.00 grant to offset costs associated with attending an academic conference

TO REGISTER OR FOR INFO: cgallant@upei.ca
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 4 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016