Student Honors Apprenticeship in Research Program (SHARP)

The Student Honors Apprenticeship in Research Program (SHARP) provides undergraduates with hands-on experience working with faculty on a wide variety of research projects. 

SHARP faculty mentors help students to acquire research skills early in their undergraduate careers. 

Later in their academic careers, SHARP students use and develop these skills through research-oriented course work, collaborative and faculty-sponsored research, as well as their own independent research projects.  

SHARP FAQ's
1.  How do I find out if there's an undergraduate research apprenticeship that interests me?
2.  How do I apply for an apprenticeship? 
3.  Can I receive undergraduate credit for the apprenticeship?

SHARP Projects

GET SHARP - Student Application

GET SHARP - Faculty Mentor Application 

SHARP FAQ's

1.  How do I find out if there's an undergraduate research apprenticeship that interests me?

Check out the list of apprenticeships available on the undergraduate research website.  There you will find a description of the project and your responsibilities, a list of the skill requirements for the apprenticeship, and a description of research skills you will be developing over the course of the apprenticeship. 
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2.  How do I apply for an apprenticeship? 

There is an online application.  The faculty mentor for each project will review your application and contact you to schedule a subsequent interview. 
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3.  Can I receive undergraduate credit for the apprenticeship?

Yes.  Once your application for the apprenticeship has been approved by the faculty mentor, you can register for HONORS 226 (Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship) for 3 hrs of undergraduate credit.  Note:  you will need to contact the Honors College Dean (Dr. Metzger, dmetzger@odu.edu) in order to receive the necessary permissions to register for the class. 
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