To qualify for the Emerging Scholars Program, applicants must have:

• 28 ACT/1260 SAT Composite Score• High School GPA of 3.0 or higher• Demonstrated Passion for Learning

To take part in the Emerging Scholars Program, you must apply by July 15. To find out more about the application and to apply to the Emerging Scholars Program, please visit our website at emergingscholars.ua.edu.

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“Participating in Emerging Scholars has allowed me to work both with a professor

and independently to refine my skills of investigation and critical thinking,

which I feel will be extremely helpful in anything I do in the future. ”

-Erin Cain, 2014 Emerging Scholar

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The Emerging Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for freshmen at the University of Alabama to get engaged in research early in their college experience.

The program accepts approximately 220 new Scholars each Academic Year. Through EMSP students learn the fundamental concepts of research and then partner with a faculty mentor to take part in cutting-edge research in departments across campus. Emerging Scholars receive a $150 book scholarship during both of their active semesters in the program. For more information about the program timeline, please visit emergingscholars.ua.edu.

There are many reasons for you to get involved in research during your college career, including:

• Professional development • Taking an active role in your field of

study• Building relationships with faculty

and peers If you think research is all about test tubes, think again. While many Scholars enjoy working in “traditional” research fields, Emerging Scholars have engaged in research in nearly every department on campus. Whether you’re interested in cybercrime or art history, there is a research opportunity waiting for you.

Curiosity is the only thing you need to be an Emerging Scholar. You will learn research skills through UA 155 and “on the job” under the guidance of your faculty mentor. During your time in EMSP you will learn to think critically about real-world issues and to solve problems through research.

As part of the program, you will present your research at the annual University of Alabama Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Conference. After learning how to communicate their research findings, some of our Scholars go on to present at national conferences in their field.

What is EMSP? Why Research? No Experience Necessary

“Participating in Emerging Scholars has allowed me to work both with a professor

and independently to refine my skills of investigation and critical thinking,

which I feel will be extremely helpful in anything I do in the future. ”

-Erin Cain, 2014 Emerging Scholar

Emerging Scholars presented their research at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research at the 2014 Louisville, KY meeting (left) and the 2015 Spokane, WA meeting (right)