Call for Faculty Proposals – UR2PhD at UTA (Fall 2025)
We invite UTA faculty to submit proposals to lead a UR2PhD research cohort during Fall 2025.
What is a Cohort?
A cohort consists of:
- 1 faculty mentor
- 1 graduate student mentor
- 2 undergraduate researchers
The cohort engages in a semester-long mentored research experience supported by a national UR2PhD curriculum designed to build research identity and prepare students for graduate school.
Proposal Requirements
- Project title and description, scoped to 1 semester
- Identified graduate mentor (must be able to enroll in the grad course); graduate mentors who have completed the course are eligible for the continuing mentor stipend
- Two undergraduate researchers (must be able to enroll in the same undergrad course)
or clear criteria for selecting undergrads (e.g., GPA, courses, year)
Proposal deadline: Monday, August 19, 2025 Saturday, August 23, 2025
The CSE Department will fund up to 10 cohorts
- $1,000 stipend for the grad mentor
- $500 scholarship for each undergrad
- Additional undergrads may join your project but must be supported with $500/student from non-grant funds (e.g., startup, IDC)
Note: If undergraduates are not identified at submission, we will issue a call to CSE undergrads, gather applications, and allow you to select students.
Graduate Mentor Expectations & Compensation
Graduate mentors enroll in a national virtual course (choose one):
- Tuesdays, 2–3PM CT (3–4PM ET)
- Wednesdays, 11AM–12PM CT (12–1PM ET)
Course Dates: September 9 – December 10, 2025
To receive the $1,000 stipend (paid directly by CRA), mentors must:
- Attend and actively participate
- Complete all assigned coursework
- Have no more than 2 unexcused absences
- Submit all required CRA forms (W-9/W-8BEN, Direct Deposit, Independent Contractor Agreement)
International students: Check with UTA’s Office of International Education (OIE) to confirm stipend eligibility. Participation is allowed even if payment is not possible.
Undergraduate Participation
Undergrads will also enroll in a national virtual course (choose one):
- Tuesdays, 7–9PM CT (8–10PM ET)
- Wednesdays, 6–8PM CT (7–9PM ET)
Course Dates: September 23 – December 7, 2025
Undergraduates who complete the course will receive a $500 scholarship, disbursed via myMav in Spring 2026.
Completion requirements:
- Attend and engage in sessions
- Complete all coursework (Grade: 70+)
- Have no more than 2 unexcused absences
Additional Benefits
- Travel Funding: Up to $2,000 for research presentations
- REU Continuation Funding: Up to $8,000 for undergrads who complete the course and submit a follow-up proposal
- Ongoing Mentorship: Graduate mentors may receive a $250/year continuation stipend
🔗 External Resources
Questions? Contact Dr. Cesar Torres at cearto@uta.edu