Posted May 26, 2026 by Cheyenne Rowe
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships is seeking faculty mentors for the First Year Research Experience (FYRE) cohort for the 2026-2027 academic year. Cohort mentors enjoy the opportunity to build a long-term relationship with students who are genuinely interested in research and creative activity.
Undergraduate research and first-year experiences are both considered high-impact practices for undergraduate education. FYRE faculty mentors are committed to student success and are interested in designing and guiding research or creative projects specifically for new first-year students. Each summer, FYRE students are matched with faculty mentors who have projects appropriate to support first-year student learning, requiring little to no prior coursework in the major field.
Those interested in becoming a FYRE mentor have until June 3 to submit research or creative project descriptions to the program using the FYRE opportunities form. There is no financial commitment necessary from faculty mentors, only a willingness to supervise the student(s) and project. To complete the form, you will need:
- A project title and description.
- A list of potential tasks and responsibilities.
- A list of desired student qualifications.
- A one-paragraph mentoring statement.
- If applicable, a secondary contact from the research team.
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For additional information, contact Kali Patterson, project coordinator, 402-472-6023.
