STAIR: St. Andrews Impact Research
About STAIR
Inspired by similar projects across other world leading universities, The St. Andrews Impact Research project is a 6 week program for students to explore a research project in a pressing global issue under mentorship. While research experience is valued, no prior research experience is needed!
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How to participate
STAIR Student Researcher Role
STAIR allows student researchers to:
- gain research experience and mentorship
- connect with other bright students who share your academic interests
- explore research topics you believe are important
- create positive social impact by contributing to research that can help others
- develop research skills and explore a direction you might not otherwise have the capacity to pursue
What role do student researchers serve?
- Exploring Research Ideas
- Refining Research Ideas
- Taking on Project Leadership
- Attending the Kickoff and Pitching Research Topics
- Working with Your Research Team
- Providing and Receiving Critical Feedback
Total time commitment
- ~3hrs developing and refining a research topic
- 1-2 hrs every week for 8 weeks (conducting research, collaborating with your team etc)
- Total = 19 hrs (~10 weeks)
STAIR Mentor Role
STAIR allows mentors to:
- gain research oversight and mentorship experience
- connect with bright students who share your academic interests
- promote topics you believe are important
- create positive social impact by training the next generation of contributors and leaders in your field
- peek into a research direction you would otherwise not have the capacity to explore
What role do mentors serve?
- Proposing Research Ideas
- Refining Research Ideas
- Selecting project leads
- Attending the Kickoff and Pitching Research Topics
- Providing Ongoing Mentorship
- Supplying Critical Feedback
Total time commitment
- ~3hrs developing and refining a research topic
- 1-2 hrs every week for 8 weeks (Attending group meetings, guiding research, appointing a leader etc)
- Total = 19 hrs (~10 weeks)