How to Apply

What is the LRI Access Program?

The LRI Access Program is a year-long research education program designed to prepare UT undergraduates for graduate programs in the health sciences, education, social work, or public health. Students collaborate all year with a UT faculty mentor to develop a research project aligned with the student’s interests and the faculty’s current research. In addition to research experience, students develop professional skills and join a scholarly community by participating in workshops and events.

Applicant Criteria

• Sophomore or junior standing
• Social sciences (any major)
• Goal to enter a graduate or doctoral degree program in health sciences, education, social work, or public health
• Currently taking or finished taking research methods course(s) (preferred)
• Minimum 2.7 GPA
• Commit to a 10 hours per week for 10 weeks during fall semester and 15 weeks during spring semester; 2 skills building and 2 graduate program workshops spring semester lasting 60 minutes max

Application

• Complete Application Form 
• Résumé
• A brief biographical statement (150 words or less)
• Unofficial transcript
• Submit all application materials at link below

Have questions?

Direct any inquiries about this program to LRI@austin.utexas.edu.