Research Scholars Program

Engage in Research 

Embry‑Riddle strives to create a culture of discovery and the pursuit of knowledge through research and scholarship initiatives. Research, in combination with education, enhances students' professional skills and deepens their understanding of studied topics in their chosen field. 

Undergraduate students are encouraged to join the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, where nearly 90% engage directly with faculty and industry professionals through cutting-edge research, capstone projects, internships and more.

Students collaborate on faculty-led research projects or pursue their own innovative ideas. Embry-Riddle supports this by offering internal funding sources, skill development and opportunities that align with professional goals.

Research Scholars Program 

The Research Scholars Program at Embry-Riddle's Worldwide Campus (RSP-WW), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), represents a commitment to advancing knowledge and encouraging collaboration in STEM-related fields of research, as it aims to achieve significant research outcomes through innovative approaches and scholarly inquiry.

The program is designed to support students who incorporate research experience into their undergraduate education. Students participate in various aspects of the program, including workshops, mentoring, research resources and extracurricular options for engaging in research.

Ready to Join?

To join the research program, students should first enroll and request a research mentor through WW-RSP. Next, review all WW-RSP materials, attend live online workshops and explore previous workshops on Canvas. Once familiar with the resources, students should work with their mentor to explore a research topic and set personal goals.

To apply for the Research Mentorship Program, fill out the application here. 

Undergraduate Research Scholar Program Requirements

Successful completion of the Worldwide Research Scholars Program can help you earn a Research Scholars Notation on your official transcript in the following requirements:

• Research Experience: Involvement in two or more terms of research under faculty or staff mentor supervision or through a program approved by OUR-DB, URI-PC or RSP-WW and PATHWAYS-WW.
• Research Dissemination: Sharing research through a combination of three or more presentations and publications, including one institutional presentation.
• Research Training: Completion of workshops, training or coursework related to research, focusing on topics such as research methods, data analysis, ethics, presentation preparation and more.
• Research Endorsement: Need for a minimum of one endorsement from a research mentor detailing the research project, project period, student role and project outcomes.
• Research Reflection: Description of the impact of research on personal/professional development and how these experiences will influence immediate and long-term goals.
• Resume or CV: Include a formal resume or CV that highlights the impact of research experience.

Speak to your academic advisor about your intentions to engage in research to decide how it best fits in your degree plan!