Join us today!
Here at YURA, our goal is to make an impact on the research community at Yale: to improve the research experience and ensure that it is accessible to everyone. We’d love to have you on our team – apply to join us today!
See our 2024 Welcome Meeting slides for more information on our committees.
Applications for Fall 2024 are open!
You can apply to a maximum of three committees, but you can only commit to one committee during the semester (exceptions made only for members hoping to work in both COCO and P&D).
You are required to indicate your preferences for the committees you have applied for, so we can accurately place you into committees of interest. Please include your full name and Yale email in all submitted forms, or else we cannot pair your preferences with your application accurately.
Applications for all committees will be due on Wednesday, September 11th, at 11:59 PM.
Yale Undergraduate Research Conference (YURC)
Since its establishment in 2015, the Yale Undergraduate Research Conference (YURC) has served as a platform for undergraduates to present their work, listen to world-renowned leaders in research, and connect with one another to form an enriching research community across diverse fields of study. We hope to highlight the unique methods of presenting research in Engineering, Social Sciences, Medicine, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Humanities.
Committee Head Contact: Zihan Yang (zihan.yang.zy284@yale.edu)
Yale Undergraduate Research Journal (YURJ)
The Yale Undergraduate Research Journal was established in the spring of 2020 and is the first reviewed publication to span the disciplinary breadth of research conducted by Yale students. Twice a year, YURJ publishes recent work from the Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM fields online and in print.
Committee Head Contact: Meena Ambati (meena.ambati@yale.edu) and Shan Lateef (shan.lateef@yale.edu)
Research Database (RDB)
The Research Database (RDB) is a comprehensive resource for undergraduates to find research opportunities. RDB features 1400+ faculty listings across 60+ fields of study, including the humanities, social sciences, and STEM. Discover potential faculty mentors who share your research interests at https://yura.yale.edu/rdb (computer login recommended).
Committee Head Contact: Julian Lee (julian.lee@yale.edu) and Miles Yamner (miles.yamner@yale.edu)
Graduate-Undergraduate Mentorship Initiative (GUMI)
The mission of Yale Graduate-Undergraduate Mentorship Initiative is to promote research accessibility as well as bridge the gap between all students of interdisciplinary fields to form lasting and meaningful mentorship connections.
This year, we are particularly focused on reviving our mentorship program connecting graduate schools from all Yale departments, School of Environment, School of Medicine, Law School, School of Management, and more. No research experience necessary to apply!
Committee Head Contact: Lana Zheng (lana.zheng@yale.edu)
Committee of Community Outreach (COCO)
The Community Outreach Committee is dedicated to being the glue of YURA, ensuring that the community at large is able to know & grow with each other, given the specializations of each subcommittee.
More importantly, we are involved in designing and teaching research-centered classes to East Coast high school and middle schools with a partner organization, Yale Splash. Join us if you are interested in making research accessible to all, no matter age, background, or interest!
Note: You may be a part of only the P&D and COCO committees concurrently.
Committee Head Contact: Jae-Hee Bae (jae-hee.bae@yale.edu)
Publicity and Design (P&D)
Ever worry that your research aspirations may conflict with your dreams of becoming an influencer? Then our Publicity and Design (P&D) team might be for you! As a committee member, you help lead our publicity efforts—designing graphics, curating our social media presence, etc.—to make YURA the coolest club on campus. Join today!
Note: You may be a part of only the P&D and COCO committees concurrently.