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Welcome to the Faculty-Student Research Partnership Program (FSRP) 

The FSRP offers a unique opportunity for faculty and students to collaborate on humanities projects. Our program is designed to foster meaningful partnerships, advance research, and enhance skills.

We welcome collaborations across all humanities disciplines. Partnering with students can be a rewarding experience, and we encourage exploring these partnerships!

How It Works

  • Faculty Participation: Distinguished faculty members actively participate in the FSRP. They bring their expertise and passion for research to guide students through exciting projects.
  • Student Involvement: Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on mutually beneficial research endeavors. This partnership allows them to gain valuable skills and contribute to cutting-edge academic work.
  • Project Commitment: Research skill development and project expectations are designed to be manageable. On average, participants dedicate up to 4 hours per week to their FSRP projects. Participants dedicate up to 4 hours per week to their FRSP projects.
  • Faculty Reports: At the end of each project, faculty/student members provide a brief report summarizing research goals achieved and the skills developed during the collaboration.
     
  • Student Presentations: Students are expected to present their work to the UT community at a research event of their choosing. 

Student Application and Selection Process

For Faculty: Partner with a student to advance your research and enhance your work.

For Students: Gain valuable research experience and professional skills by working with a UT professor on humanities-focused projects. 

  • Undergraduate students - receive a $750 scholarship each at the end of the fall semester.
  • Graduate students - receive a $1,500 scholarship at the end of the fall semester.

Project Commitment:
Research skill development and project expectations should average no more than 4 hours per week.

Student Presentations: Students are expected to present their work to the UT community at a research event of their choosing. 

Student Application: Process:

  1. Review Projects: Explore the exciting research projects led by our faculty members. Please visit: 
  2. Choose a Project(s): Select up to two projects that align with your interests and academic goals.
  3. Application: Submit a statement of interst and resume directly to the Faculty member's email address listed on the webpage.
    • Statement of Interest: Write a one-paragraph statement explaining your interest in the selected projects.
    • Attach Your Resume/CV: Prepare and send your resume or CV

Next Steps:
Selection Process: Once your application is received, faculty members will review it. Their selection will be sent to the Humanities Institute. You will be notified if you were selected or not selected.  

 

Timeline | Important Dates

  • June 8, 2025: Student Applications Due to Faculty
  • June 15, 2025: Student Selection Made
  • June 23, 2025: Welcome letters sent to Faculty and Student pairings
     
  • Fall 2025: Kick-Off Meeting
  • October 2025: Explore research event opportunities
  • November 2025: Check-in survey
  • December 2025: Brief reports due and stipends awarded

Eligibility: If you are a faculty/primary researcher from a unit outside of COLA, your student researchers must be affiliated with COLA. Note: at least one person on your team, whether a faculty member or a student, must be associated with the College of Liberal Arts (COLA).

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We welcome the 2025-2026 Faculty-Student Research Partnerships!

Explore the 2025-26 Faculty-Student Research Partnerships Program members. By the numbers: we received eight (8) outstanding projects, representing three (3) schools/colleges, and eight (8) departments/Units.

For more information about each project, please visit: 2025-2026 Faculty-Student Research Partnership Program (FSRP) | Humanities Institute | Liberal Arts | UT - Austin

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Get Involved

Are you a student eager to dive into research? Or a faculty member looking to mentor the next generation of scholars?

Faculty: If you have a research project that could benefit from student assistance, please send the opportunity to longhorn_humanities@utlists.utexas.edu with these details:

  1. Project description:
  2. Student research rank (undergrad or grad):
  3. Skills desired
  4. Appointment dates:
  5. Pay rate or stipend amount:
  6. Contact info

Students: If you are interested in receiving emails about humanities jobs, funding opportunities, and professional development information, please subscribe to our listserv here: longhorn_humanities@utlists.utexas.edu.