Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

Program Information

The Knight Research Scholars Program is open to all interested graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Participants lead a team of undergraduate researchers and guide projects tailored to expand research capacity while developing mentoring skills.

Requirements

• Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars should register here.
• Projects require approval by a faculty mentor and provide opportunities for 2 to 8 undergraduate students.
• Projects should be at least one semester, but students can participate in multiple semesters.
• Complete a weekly survey about the progress of the research project and the team members.
• Attend a one-hour orientation and monthly virtual mentoring and leadership meetings to enhance and refine leadership skills. (1 hour per session)

Once Approved

• Interview and select undergraduate applicants
• Submit your selections to the Knight Research Scholars Program

Questions about the Program?

Please visit FAQs or email at knightresearch@ucf.edu.

Additional information is available on the Team Leader Resources page.