Ready to jump into the world of discovery?
The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) helps students build on research experience and skills they gained before coming to UA and turn it into something bigger. Whether you’ve completed AP Capstone, earned a score of 3 or higher on the AP Research or AP Seminar exam, or participated in mentored research somewhere else, RAP gives you the opportunity to put that experience to work, collaborating with UA faculty mentors on meaningful research.
What Is RAP?
RAP is open to students from all majors—because groundbreaking ideas don’t belong to just one field. Whether you’re an incoming student or already on campus with at least two years remaining in your degree, this program sets you up to thrive in UA’s research community.
As a RAP student, you’ll join a supportive, inspiring environment designed to build your confidence as a researcher. You’ll take part in interactive workshops led by the Office for Undergraduate Research, giving you the skills and know how to step into exciting research experiences across campus.
You’ll also get personal mentorship from our team, connect with faculty across disciplines, and build friendships with other student researchers who geek out about their ideas just as much as you do.
What You’ll Learn
Your RAP experience may include hands-on introductions to:
- Responsible Conduct in Research & Compliance Training
- Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods
- Programming basics in Python or R (yes, it’s beginner friendly!)
- How to draft research proposals, literature reviews, and more
- Mentorship from OUR staff members who are here to help you succeed
- Connections to research faculty mentors excited to welcome new students into their labs and projects
- An overview of the many research opportunities available at UA
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Submit the 2026–2027 Research Apprenticeship Program application and start your research journey at the Capstone!