Undergraduate Programs

The Latino Research Institute offers "hands-on" experiences with research

The goals of LRI student training program are to strengthen research and writing skills; develop and hone professional development skills for successfully applying to a graduate/doctoral program; and provide mentorship opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate research skills, which will build the social capital necessary to maintain their progression into post-graduate education.

Why would a student want to be involved in research?

Thesis, internship, or other program requirements
Interest in exploring a new field or learning a new skill
Social justice
Earning course credit

What are the benefits of working on a research team?

Cultivate good work habits
Develop personal values
Gain transferrable skills
Develop a growth mindset
Professional development
Learn the unknowns of academia

Latinx Access Program Applications Now Open

This year-long research education program is designed to prepare UT undergraduates for graduate programs in the health sciences, education, social work, or public health. Students collaborate with a UT faculty mentor to develop a research project aligned with their interests.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 23, 2023, at 11:59 PM (CST)

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Interested about our research opportunities?

Our student research assistants participate in data collection and analysis, policy brief drafting, recruitment, and on-site coordination and they engage in critical discussions about the improving well-being of Latinos in the U.S.

Fill out the form below to tell us about your training and research interests. We'll be in touch about how you can get involved!

Student Interest Survey

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