Application and Eligibility

ASP Peer Mentor and Research Trainee Applications Now Open

The Achieve Scholars Program recruits students annually. Students must submit a complete Student Application and be submitted according to the timeline below for the application to be considered. Please note that there are two separate applications, either to be a ASP Peer Mentor or a ASP Research Trainee. 

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Appy to be a ASP Peer Mentor

The Achieve Scholars Program (ASP) is now accepting applications for Peer Mentors. Being part of a high-impact practice, such as peer mentoring, is proven to help students graduate and find successful careers. Student Peer Mentors provide leadership and support systems, become well-versed in campus resources, grow their network, interview faculty researchers, and participate in outreach activities. Peer Mentors gain experiences that can be utilized to build their resumes and CVs which can help with graduate school or job applications. 

Apply to be a Peer Mentor

Key Benefits of Achieve Scholar Mentor include: 

• Participants will receive a $200 dollar stipend 
• Dedicated faculty advising, graduate school, and career workshops
• Priority registration

Requirements:

• Enroll in a 2 unit Peer Mentoring course fall semester with Dr. Ever Barraza on Fridays from 10 am - 11:50 am.
• Meet with research trainees throughout the term.
• Learn project-based learning and leadership best practices to support peers.

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Mentor Important Dates 

Apply to be a ASP Research Trainee

The Achieve Scholars Program is a holistic research program that empowers students from all academic disciplines. Our mission is to equip students with essential research capabilities, mentorship guidance, and academic strategies that will propel them to more advanced, internship, and research opportunities in their field. As an Achieve Scholar, you will be exposed to foundations of research to set you up for more enriching opportunities, programs, and career options.

Apply to be a Research Trainee

Key Benefits for Achieve Scholars:

• Research Readiness: Delve deep into the world of academic research with hands-on training tailored for early career researchers.
• Mentorship: Benefit from the guidance of faculty advisors and peer mentors. 
• Academic Success: Gain access to strategies and resources that ensure you excel academically.
• Professional Development: Attend workshops and sessions aimed at equipping you with the skills and knowledge required in the post-academic world.
• Engage in research community: Be part of a community of students and grow your network.

All scholars are required to participate in a number of program activities and must enroll in a specialized 1-unit Activity course lead by Dr. Ever Barraza.

• Course: Early Career Research Training Course
• Focus: PolyX project centered on student educational issues with the core tenets of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Schedule: Every Friday from 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm (starting week 4)

Trainee Important Dates