Undergraduate Research
One of most valuable and unique features of a university such as Pitt is its exciting research environment. Students here have easy access to and involvement in faculty research, both as a mode of apprenticeship and understanding about the discipline of literary, linguistic, and cultural studies, and (in later stages) as a mode of independent exploration and learning. You will find listed here resources to help you formalize this invaluable exposure to faculty research, obtain university credit and, in many cases, secure financial support. For more personalized and detailed information about shaping your own undergraduate research plan, contact the undergraduate advisors in French or Italian.
For first-year students:
| Opportunity | Type | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| First Experiences in Research | credit-bearing introduction to research in the disciplines | none |
For upperclass students/French & Italian Majors:
| Opportunity | Type | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| University Honors College Fall/Spring Brackenridge Fellowship | credit-bearing (1 cr.) |
yes; $800 stipend |
| University Honors College Chancellors Undergraduate Research Fellowships |
yes; $800 stipend |
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University Honors College Community-Based Research Fellowships |
yes; $800 stipend |
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| European Studies Center Scholarship Opportunities |
credit-bearing (1, 2, 3 cr.) |
yes, to support project expenses |
|
University Honors College Summer Brackenridge Fellowship |
credit-bearing |
yes; $3500 stipend |
|
Dietrich School Summer Undergraduate Research Awards |
credit-bearing |
yes; $3500 stipend |
| ITAL 1909 Undergraduate Research Assistantship in French/Italian | credit-bearing research assistantship |
none |
Research Abroad:
| Opportunity | Type | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| University Center for International Studies International Studies Fund | yes; up to $1000; see here for allowable expenses | |
| University Honors College Summer Research Abroad/ University Honors College Off-Campus Research Awards |
yes; consult French & Italian major advisors for more information |
Honors:
| Opportunity | Type | Funding |
|---|---|---|
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FR/ITAL 1902 |
credit-bearing | funding may be pursued through any of the venues listed above |