Frequently Asked Questions

Are there research opportunities for undergraduates in the humanities and social science?

UCLA is a research institution which means that all faculty are expected to pursue research interests in addition to their teaching duties. Research in the humanities and social sciences takes many forms and occurs in a variety of settings from archival work in the library or on the internet to observational studies of social interactions to field work to data analysis. Creative and artisitic projects also constitute research at a research university.

Who is eligible to serve as an SRP (Course 99) or 199 course mentor?

Anyone who holds a teaching position at UCLA is eligible to serve as a research mentor for courses 99 or 199. Faculty who teach in UCLA’s professional schools are also eligible. Graduate students in the humanities and social sciences may also serve as Humanities and Social Science SRP mentors with the Center Director’s approval.

How do I find an SRP progect to become involved in?

Most students involved in SRP assist the mentor on the mentor’s current project. You may also pursue an area of your own interest as long as you have a mentor guiding you through the process. The URC will post any requests from mentors for undergraduate research assistants; however, most students find projects on their own. At the SRP Orientation Workshops, the URC Graduate Student Research Mentors can assist you in your search for a project.

Where do I get an SRP or 199 course contract?

All SRP and 199 course contracts are initially created online. If you are participating in SRP for the first time, you must attend an SRP Orientation Workshop where you will receive full details about the enrollment protocol.

What is the deadline for enrolling in SRP?

Signed contracts for the Humanities and Social Sciences are due in A334 Murphy Hall at 3pm the Friday of Week Two for each quarter you wish to participate. Summer contracts are due at the enrollment deadline for Summer Session.



	About the SRP Student Research Program UCLA’s entry-level Student Research Program (SRP Course 99 in all departments) helps you obtain research skills, define your academic interests and objectives, and become part of the larger university research community. Participation suited to lower-division and first quarter transfer students, SRP allows you early in your academic career to participate in research or engage in scholarly or creative efforts under the direction of a faculty mentor. After completing SRP, many undergraduates seek greater engagement in research and creative activity, and eventually complete independent study or honors thesis courses. For more information about SRP, plan to attend one of our SRP workshops.

SRP Orientation Workshops All workshops are held at A334 Lurphy Hall. The following is the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Spring 2008 SRP Course 99 Orientation Schedule:

		Monday, June 2nd, 2008 Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Thursday, June 5, 2008	12:00-1:00pm or 3:00-4:00 11:30pm-12:00pm 11:00-12:00 12:00-1:00pm


The contract deadline is FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008 by 4pm in A334 Murphy Hall

Frequently Asked Questions Are there research opportunities for undergraduates in the humanities and social science? UCLA is a research institution which means that all faculty are expected to pursue research interests in addition to their teaching duties. Research in the humanities and social sciences takes many forms and occurs in a variety of settings from archival work in the library or on the internet to observational studies of social interactions to field work to data analysis. Creative and artisitic projects also constitute research at a research university. Who is eligible to serve as an SRP (Course 99) or 199 course mentor? Anyone who holds a teaching position at UCLA is eligible to serve as a research mentor for courses 99 or 199. Faculty who teach in UCLA’s professional schools are also eligible. Graduate students in the humanities and social sciences may also serve as Humanities and Social Science SRP mentors with the Center Director’s approval. How do I find an SRP progect to become involved in? Most students involved in SRP assist the mentor on the mentor’s current project. You may also pursue an area of your own interest as long as you have a mentor guiding you through the process. The URC will post any requests from mentors for undergraduate research assistants; however, most students find projects on their own. At the SRP Orientation Workshops, the URC Graduate Student Research Mentors can assist you in your search for a project. Where do I get an SRP or 199 course contract? All SRP and 199 course contracts are initially created online. If you are participating in SRP for the first time, you must attend an SRP Orientation Workshop where you will receive full details about the enrollment protocol. What is the deadline for enrolling in SRP? Signed contracts for the Humanities and Social Sciences are due in A334 Murphy Hall at 3pm the Friday of Week Two for each quarter you wish to participate. Summer contracts are due at the enrollment deadline for Summer Session.