Research Intern Program

Some of the basic tools and experiences needed to understand and apply evidence-based practice, or to become a successful nurse researcher, may be developed early in a nursing student’s career. At UK you can be a part of the Research Intern Program where you will begin building these skills while you are an undergraduate.

The Research Intern Program, taken as an independent study course, might be right for you. With a study’s principal investigator as mentor, a research intern may:

participate in monthly research team meetings
assist in recruitment of research subjects
learn the Internal Review Board (IRB) approval process for research
assist with screening and tracking of participants
assemble education materials for participants
assist with data management
learn to develop a PowerPoint presentation
assist in development of a research manuscript for publication

How to get involved
Interested students should develop an Independent Study Contract with a College of Nursing faculty member who conducts research. For more information, contact the director of the undergraduate program, Patricia Burkhart, R.N., Ph.D., at pvburk2@email.uky.edu or (859) 323-6253.