What is the time commitment involved in conducting a research project?
The time commitment for research varies widely by discipline and experimental protocol. Some are very time intensive and require your presence at specific times while other projects are more flexible, and allow you to come and go as your schedule permits. Be clear with your research mentor when you talk about the required time commitment to ensure that neither of you become frustrated as your project proceeds. Can the research I do with my faculty research mentor be used for my University or Departmental Honors research requirement? Absolutely! If you meet the GPA and other requirements for University Honors, Departmental Honors, or both, the research you do with your faculty research mentor will fulfill the research requirement for those programs. It is important that you fill out the proper paperwork to apply for University and/or Departmental Honors (talk to your research mentor about this), and you must present and defend your research in front of a panel of three faculty members.
