AAP Research Rookies

The Academic Advancement Program (AAP) Research Rookies Program is exclusive to freshmen and sophomore students who are interested in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Under the guidance of a Graduate Mentor and sponsorship of a UCLA faculty member, selected participants attend workshops and information sessions that expose them to research opportunities and provide information about graduate school.

Research Rookies also explore a topic of their own interest and receive a $500 stipend upon successful completion in the spring quarter. Finally, Rookies present at the UCLA Westwind Conference, and have the opportunity to earn prizes from conference judges.

Students apply for the Research Rookies program in the Fall quarter. The program is a two quarter long commitment (Winter and Spring).

Former Research Rookies have gone on to participate in a variety of advanced research programs including but not limited to: ArtsIN, Community Development & Social Justice Program, Educators For Tomorrow, McNair Scholars Program, and the Undergraduate Research Fellows Program. Many others have served as interns, tutors, and organizers on-campus and in the broader Los Angeles community.

Schedule

Fall - Applications due

Winter - Enrollment in HC 101, Student Research Forum (P/NP)

Spring - Westwind Conference

Sample Workshop & Information Sessions

• African American Faculty Roundtable
• Brainstorming a Research Topic
• How to Talk to Your Family About Graduate School
• How to Obtain a Strong Letter of Recommendation
• How to Approach Faculty
• Introduction to Graduate School
• Walking Tour of UCLA Libraries
• Why Would Anyone Want to Do Research?

For more information, please contact us.

Georgina Guzman,
Graduate Mentor
gguzman@college.ucla.edu
(310) 794-4186

Research Rookies

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