Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar
Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs invites students to apply for prestigious Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar positions for the 2020-21 academic year.
Recent research scholars include Justin Riley, an HTC junior in political science; Sarah Stanzi, a junior studying environmental geography with a certificate in environmental studies and GIS; and Colton Campbell, a junior year student studying economics with minors in geography and philosophy with a certificate in GIS.
Voinovich Scholars gain valuable experience as they work closely with Voinovich professionals for 10 hours per week, 15 weeks per semester for two semesters. Students not only apply knowledge from their coursework and other academic experiences to real problems, but also get paid $11 per hour to do it.
How To Apply
- The deadline to apply has been extended to March 15.
Highly motivated students from any school or department are eligible to become Voinovich Scholars. Students should have a strong academic record, with a preferred minimum 3.5 GPA. Interested students should email a cover letter, resume, recent DARS report and short writing sample to Professor Ani Ruhil at ruhil@ohio.edu.
Opportunities include innovative research and work related to:
- Energy and the environment
- Sustainability
- Watershed management
- Ecology
- GIS (Geographic Information System)
- Field and lab research opportunities
- Entrepreneurship and regional development
- Small business planning
- Economic development
- Product design and marketing
- Public policy and leadership
- Community health
- Education
- Public relations and communication
- Program evaluation
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