OURE
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences
OURE Program Overview - The OURE program has been established to expand opportunities for a more active form of learning by students. To encourage the interaction of undergraduate students with faculty. To expand the level of research activity on campus. To be able to demonstrate that teaching and research are compatible and mutually reinforcing. In the hopes to help recruit superior students into our graduate program.
Expectations of the OURE Experience - Students participating in the OURE program should experience a foundational understanding of how research is conducted in their disciplines and to have a greater understanding of the information resources available and how to utilize these resources. How to interpret research outcomes and learn the fundamentals of experimental design.
- Application, Instructions and Qualifications
- Budget
- Report Guidelines
- What is asked on the OURE form?
- Research Support
- Testimonial
Application, Instructions and Qualifications
Application Closes May 1st
Read Instructions & Requirements Below Carefully:
*interested students should contact an OURE departmental coordinator
*group projects are allowed (up to 4 undergrads per project)
*previous OURE participants are eligible
*research advisor and student must discuss their project and come to an agreement
Students are required to:
*have a cumulative grade point of 2.50 or higher to participate in this program
*be a full time student with a least 12 credit hours per semester
*showcase their research efforts during the spring S&T research conference
*submit final report and reflection to their research advisor by April 1, 2025
*have their research advisors approval to submit an application
Projects start at the beginning of Fall Semester and end at the conclusion of Spring Semester each Academic Year (no exceptions)
The research advisor agrees to supervise the work and certifies the educational value of the proposed project
Budget
OURE Students will be awarded a scholarship of $1000.00
Payments will be offered in two installments:
~1st payment will be in December ($250)
*Upon research advisor confirmation of working
~2nd payment in May ($750)
*Upon approved submission of final report & reflection by their research advisor
*Participated in the spring S&T research conference
Note for International Students Regarding OURE Payments:
Generally, a foreign person is subject to U.S. tax on its U.S. source income. Most types of U.S. source income received by a foreign person are subject to U.S. tax of 30%. A reduced rate, including exemption, may apply if there is a tax treaty between the foreign person's country of residence and the United States. The tax is generally withheld (NRA withholding) from the payment made to the foreign person. The term NRA withholding is used in this area descriptively to refer to withholding required under sections 1441, 1442, and 1443 of the Internal Revenue Code. Generally, NRA withholding describes the withholding regime that requires 30% withholding on a payment of U.S. source income and the filing of Form 1042 and related Form 1042-S. Payments to all foreign persons, including nonresident alien individuals, foreign entities and governments, may be subject to NRA withholding.
Report Guidelines
Example Reflection
Arts and Humanities 2024-2025
Engineering, Sciences and Social Sciences 2024-2025
Each funded project must provide a final report and reflection and participate in the spring S&T research conference
Research advisor must submit approved final report & reflection electronically by April 1 to Dedie at byfieldr@mst.edu
What is asked on the OURE form?
(section 1)
Student must have research advisor approval to submit application, there are 5 sections in the form
(section 2) Student Information
First and Last Name, Id Number, S&T Email, GPA, Department, Will you graduate FS, Will you be a full time student both semesters
(section 3) Research advisor Information
First and Last Name, S&T Email, Department
(section 4) Research Project Information
Is this a Group Project, List Other Participants, Project Title, Short OURE abstract, Description of students role
(section 5)
Offer Letter, Scholarship, and Final Report Information
Research Support
The Writing and Communication Center is a tremendous source for feedback and assistance about your OURE reports and reflections. From brainstorming to polishing, the Writing Center can help you at any stage of your writing process. Please visit their website for more information: https://writingcenter.mst.edu/ You can also email them at writing@mst.edu.
The OURE program encourages students to seek research support at the Curtis Laws Wilson Library (https://library.mst.edu/). Research librarians are available to help applicants conduct research in any subject area. Please schedule an appointment at https://library.mst.edu/forms/researchassistancerequestform/.
Testimonial
S&T graduate reflects on her research adventure and imminent career
In one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests, Lilly Germeroth, a 2020 Missouri S&T graduate in biological sciences, says she experienced a eureka moment while conducting research last summer.
“My research experience in Malaysian Borneo helped me realize my passion for studying ecosystems and largely defined my scientific career,” says Germeroth. “And engaging in research that involved agriculture, community ecology, conservation and cultural literacy — from the initial planning, through the field surveys, to preparing a manuscript — allowed me to grow exponentially as an early career scientist.” Read More