Are you a sophomore (or higher) with at least a year before graduation, eligible for work-study funds, and passionate about science? If you're serious about becoming a researcher and considering a PhD after graduation, this opportunity is for you!
Apply for the Work Study Research Training Program (WSRTP)!
As a WSRTP trainee, you will:
Work 15 hours/week year-round on a real research project (optional extra 21 hours volunteering in summer) and earn $12/hr.
Collaborate with a faculty mentor guiding your research journey.
Get hands-on professional development training—preparing a scientific presentation, applying for summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs), and more.
Earn recommendation letters for grad school, med school, or research jobs.
Have access to funding for conference travel and lab supplies.
The College of Sciences will lead in discovery and scientific education as UT San Antonio's home for foundational science and mathematics and as an essential partner in advancing health and innovation across the university. Through distinguished faculty, transformative undergraduate and graduate education, high-impact research, and expanded pathways to scientific careers, advanced study, and the health professions, we will strengthen UT San Antonio's impact in our region and its position among the nation's leading public research universities.