URTH Application
Submit your application for the Fall 2026 cohort by May 1, 2026
About the Program
The Undergraduate Researchers in the Humanities program (URTH) introduces students to the variety of humanities research opportunities at Texas A&M University. Supported by funding from the College of Arts & Sciences PASS (Promoting ArtSci Student Success) grant, this program provides students with $1000 scholarships for their participation in the year-long program's series of guest speakers, workshops, and events, as shown in the sample schedule below. For questions, contact Glasscock Center Associate Director Jessica Ray at jessicaray@tamu.edu.
Sample Schedule
- Meeting: What is Humanities Research?
- Event: Glasscock Center Fall Research Showcase
- Guest Speakers: Interdisciplinary Opportunities
- Guest Speakers: Journeys to and through the Humanities
- Workshop: Identifying and Communicating with Mentors
- Event: Rosenheim Lecture
- Workshop: LinkedIn & Web Presence
- Workshop: CVs and Résumés
- Meeting: Graduate & Professional School/Career Paths
- Guest Speaker: Humanities in the Federal Government
- Workshop: Presentation Models & Best Practices
- Workshop: Interviews Approaches & Best Practices
- Workshop: Crafting Personal Statements
- Closing Meeting/Debrief
- Sophomore or Junior classification
- Good Academic Standing (i.e., not on Academic Probation)
- Interest in pursuing an individualized high-impact research project in the humanities, such as through the LAUNCH thesis program or departmental honors