Yes, responses related to team progress are shared with the team leader, but private comments can be submitted for KRSP administration only.

Yes, to be eligible for a Knight Research Scholars Program Certification, team members must be actively involved in the program for at least one full academic semester. This includes consistent research engagement and completion of all program requirements during that time.

Weekly Team Member Surveys encourage reflection on their individual contributions, learning experiences, and engagement in the project. They also provide a way to communicate feedback to their team leader and the KRSP program administrators.

Surveys include short-answer questions about weekly tasks, time spent, challenges, and takeaways. There is also a Likert scale matrix that captures their confidence, motivation, and sense of contribution to the team’s progress.

Sometimes our teams fill up entirely before there is a chance to register new projects. The best thing to do is to check back regularly, especially if you are looking toward the end of the semester in preparation for the next semester.

The Knight Research Scholars Program itself does not have any requirements for previous experience, classification, or minimum GPA. However, each team may develop its own set of qualifications. In general, students prove their potential to do research by joining the team. Those who show potential may be asked to return in the following semesters.

Once you find a research project (Project List – Knight Research Scholars Program) of interest, contact the Team Leader about available positions. If selected, you will receive an email notification with the registration form. Team Leaders can accept new members year-round, though most students join before the start of a semester.

Yes! KRSP creates opportunities to build strong, sustained relationships with graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty through meaningful research collaboration. By contributing consistently and professionally to your team, you position yourself to earn thoughtful, personalized letters of recommendation. Be sure to communicate your goals early and request letters well in advance of any deadlines.

Each project has a different hour requirement, set by the Team Leader. Please contact the team leader of the project of interest for more information on time expectations.

Yes, KRSP is open to both new and existing research teams. The program is not solely for graduate students or postdoctoral scholars looking to recruit new team members onto for their research project. KRSP also offers structure, mentorship training, and recognition for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars already leading a research team. KRSP can formalize existing mentorship practices and highlight the contributions of current team members.

Yes, team leaders may register multiple projects with KRSP. Each project must be submitted separately through the registration form and approved by your faculty mentor. Each project will be listed individually on the KRSP project listing website.

Meetings are held once a month and are approximately one hour long. They are designed to be efficient and highly supportive, providing tools for mentoring and supervision that you can apply directly to your team.

Yes, to be eligible for a Knight Research Scholars Certification, participants must be actively involved in the program for at least one full academic semester. This includes consistent research engagement and completion of all program requirements during that time.

The monthly team leader meetings are virtual sessions designed to support KRSP team leaders. These meetings offer practical strategies for mentoring undergraduate students, addressing team challenges, and building leadership skills. They also serve as a space to connect with other KRSP team leaders and build a community.

Weekly surveys help track your team’s research activity and mentorship progress. They include open-ended questions and a brief matrix to reflect on team contributions, dynamics, challenges, and learning outcomes. These reflections help KRSP support your team and identify where additional guidance might be needed.

KRSP runs on a semester-by-semester basis, but participation is flexible. Team leaders may lead a project for a single semester or continue across multiple semesters, depending on the needs of the research project and support from the faculty mentor. The program is designed to support both short-term and long-term engagement.

Yes. The Knight Research Scholars Program is designed to be an authentic leadership experience, and team leaders are responsible for selecting their own team members. Prospective team members will contact the team leader directly to express interest in the project. From there, team leaders review applicants, conduct interviews if desired, and determine which students are the best fit for the team and research goals.

Yes. Faculty mentors ensure research compliance, guide team leaders, and can be a source of inspiration for your team members.

Weekly progress reports are designed to take less than 10 minutes.