Research Ambassadors
Emory’s Research Ambassadors (RA’s) are a dedicated group of upper-level undergraduate students with extensive experience in research. Ambassadors come from a wide range of academic disciplines, such as the arts, humanities, social sciences, and STEM.
Research ambassadors serve as valuable resources, helping students connect with exciting research opportunities and fostering a vibrant research community at Emory.
Our Research Ambassadors help promote research in the community by:
- Holding one-on-one advising appointments with students to provide peer mentorship.
- Organizing and facilitating workshops, informational sessions, panel discussions, and classroom visits to promote research participation.
- Assisting the URP office in planning signature events surrounding research.
- Serving on subcommittees that creatively engage the research community.
Qualifications
- Research Experience
Applications are open to students from all disciplines. Qualified applicants must have conducted two semesters OR one full summer to apply. - Interest to promote undergraduate research at Emory.
Research ambassadors directly mentor students who are eager to start their research journeys and offer guidance on various topics. Individuals in this role should be enthusiastic about helping others, creative, and open-minded. - Enthusiasm to collaborate.
Most work as a Research Ambassador is done as part of a team. Applicants should value teamwork to achieve common goals.
Compensation
- The minimum wage for Research Ambassadors is $15.50 per hour.
- All student workers in the Pathways Center are required to work a minimum of one hour at the front desk per week.
- Weekly hours are flexible and typically range from 4 to 6 hours. (Not to exceed 20 hours a week)
Selection Process
- Applications will be reviewed in February and March.
- Applicants who pass the first round of review will be invited to an interview. Interviews will take place in March.
- If you are selected as a Research Ambassador, you will receive an offer letter with employment details in April.
- If you are selected as a Research Ambassador, you will be required to attend orientation and training sessions in August.
Want to Know More?
Meet with one of our Research Ambassadors by booking an appointment through College Connect.
Have a Research Ambassador visit your class or organization by emailing ec.urp@emory.edu.