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Undergraduate Research Assistantships

As an undergraduate research assistant (URA), you can work alongside faculty to assist in ongoing research and help share it in meaningful ways. You will develop skills in verbal and written communication, project management, and information analysis. Positions are limited and only available to current undergraduate students. These are part-time paid positions that may continue over multiple academic years, depending on the scope of the project and individual performance. URAs may assist on more than one research project over the course of the program.

If you are interested in becoming a URA, email Dr. Amy Spurlock with the following information:

  • What semester you are in your program
  • Any relevant work or academic experience
  • Why you’re interested in this opportunity

We look forward to working with you!

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What the RAs have to say

“Being an RA has allowed me to work more closely with the faculty at the School of Nursing and they are so supportive and genuinely want students to accomplish their goals. With their help, I have been able to present research at a conference among doctoral candidates and faculty from across the western United States.”

– Sharece, Dec. 2024 graduate

“The research assistant experience is something that I am so grateful for because it has broadened my views of patient care and allowed me to network and create useful, professional relationships… This has given me more insight and knowledge in what nursing area I would like to go into, along with how important research is to improving healthcare. I am grateful for my experience, skills, and connections that the RA program has brought me.”

– Emma, anticipated May 2026 graduate

Research stories from the School

Determining AI’s place in nursing with a delegation framework
Spurlock transitions to Endowed Chair and passes the baton
Unexpected opportunities in undergrad nursing research
Discovering nursing data patterns: From the platoon to pressure injuries