Team Leader Resources

Registration: Team leaders must register their research project with the Knight Research Scholars Program online
Team Composition: Teams should consist of 2 to 8 undergraduate students as participants
Faculty Advisor: Team Leaders need a faculty advisor to guide them through the project and approve the registration
Compliance with Research Regulations: Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring that their project and team members comply with state, federal, and university research policies, including those related to human subjects (IRB), vertebrate animals (IACUC), and biohazards (IBC)
Mentoring Role: Mentoring is emphasized, and Team Leaders are responsible for fostering personal, academic, and professional growth in team members

Weekly Surveys: Team Leaders must complete surveys about team engagement and provide feedback
Learning Community Participation: Team Leaders are expected to participate in monthly meetings to share challenges and discuss strategies for effective leadership
Best Practices Report: At the end of each semester, Team Leaders must submit a 1–2-page report detailing their research experiences, challenges, diversity within the team, and interventions implemented to improve outcomes

These requirements ensure that team leaders are focused on research and mentoring, compliance, and community engagement within the program.