Project for Upgrading Undergraduate Research
This USO-project integrated Undergraduate Research (UR) into the curriculum of the University collages (UCU and UCR) and established new strategies and procedures which would make it possible to extend the programme to include honour students and motivated, excellent students from regular bachelor programmes.
Background
Familiarising students with research fundamentals (like methods and academic skills) is part of every bachelor in Dutch research universities. This project goes beyond familiarisation. Undergraduate research (UR) means participating in real research, being part of a research team or community.
Goals
The goal of the project was to integrate Undergraduate Research (UR) into the curriculum of the University collages (UCU and UCR), as well as establishing new strategies and procedures which would make it possible to extend the programme to include honour students and motivated, excellent students from regular bachelor programmes.
Results
Undergraduate Research (UR) was successfully integrated into the curriculum of UCU and UCR in the following ways: