You can receive academic credit for research!

If you are accepted by a lab in PBS for a Research Assistant (RA) position you can apply for PBS Supervised Research credit.

Email Psyneuro@indiana.edu if you have questions about the application process.

 

Before you are able to enroll in research hours you will want to meet with (or otherwise discuss through email / zoom, etc.) the PBS faculty member to discuss your time commitment and the specific research course that would be appropriate for you. Remember that both of you must sign the Supervised Research agreement form.  Once you have filled out our portion be sure to provide it to your professor for review and their signature.

 

What is a typical time commitment?

This can vary based on the Lab.  If you work about 10 hours per week during a regular semester that would be equal to 3 credits of Supervised Research Credit.  If you do want to enroll in research credit, this would mean you can also reduce the number of regular classes you take during the semester. For example you could enroll 3 credits of lab and 12 credits of typical course work.

 

What research course is right for me?

Typically, if this is your 1^st semester of research, you would likely plan the PSY-X 397. The faculty person and your Academic Advisors will help you choose the best course for your situation. The forms are linked below. 

Forms are due the Wednesday of Week 8 ( the week before 2nd 8 week classes begin) in the semester.See the campus Dates and Deadlines Links to an external site. for those dates. Summer will have different processing dates. 

Please reach out to the PBS Advising office Psyneuro@indiana.edu if you have any questions about the forms.

Courses offered:

• Supervised Research (PSY-X 397, PSY-X 398, PSY-X 497 Download PSY-X 397, PSY-X 398, PSY-X 497)
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• Capstone Supervised Research or Neuroscience Lab (PSY-X 498 Download PSY-X 498)
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• PSY-P 499 Download PSY-P 499 Honors Thesis Research (special permission required from the Honors Chair)
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If you have interest in Honors Thesis Research Links to an external site. you must have an established lab that you have worked with, and develop a suitable honors project before applying for the Honors program. See the Guide Download Guide

for more information about a typical timeline. 

 

If you have questions about the Honors research process please contact the PBS Advising office Psyneuro@indiana.edu.