Projects with Faculty

Student-Faculty Research:  Faculty across the disciplines actively pursue research projects in their fields, and students have the opportunity to become part of a research team, gaining valuable experience in collaboration, investigation, and the formation of new knowledge.  Student researchers may apply for the Chapman University Student Research Grant.

Faculty research teams require different levels of preparation.  Learn more about current research projects and requirements for applying. 

Faculty-Mentored Research:  In both courses and independent study, students can expand their research experience and present their results at local and national conferences.  Faculty-sponsored student researchers are eligible to apply for Faculty-Sponsored Student Scholarly/Creative Grants.

To earn research-based experiential learning credits:

• Meet with a faculty sponsor to design your project or apply for a research team
• Students in Biological Sciences or Chemistry enroll in BIOL 384 or CHEM 384
• Students in other disciplines follow the catalog direction for Individual Study and Research enrollment; See the Registrar's Office website for the "Individual Study & Research form (PDF)".
• Students spend 40 hours in instruction and research for each credit of individual study

To request GE Global Study or Citizenship, Community, and Service status for research-based experiential learning credits:

• Develop an Individualized Experiential Learning Project (IELP) proposal.