APA Psychology Undergraduate Research Program
CSU San Marcos
Please fill out this application and return along with an unofficial transcript to Sonia Tubiolo at
stubiolo@csusm.edu . This application when filled out should be NO longer than 2.5 pages.
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________
Overall GPA_____
Psychology GPA _____
Can you commit to 40 hours/week for the full 8 weeks of the program?
Have you completed both an introductory statistics class and an introductory research methods class?
PAST AND CURRENT EDUCATION/TRAINING (only include post high school instiutions)
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
DEGREE
(if applicable)
Completion Date
MM/YYYY
MAJOR/MINOR
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1. Current status (freshman, sophomore, junior or number of semesters):___________
3. Have you received any academic honors or awards (including honorary society memberships and
scholarships)? Note when/where received, and what the award was for.
Goals and Interests
1. What career goals do you have?
2. How do you see research experience helping you achieve these goals?
3. Which of the 5 labs are you interested in and why? You may list up to 3.
Personal Characteristics
1. What aspects of your background do you feel qualify you for a research position?
2. Please comment on your personal characteristics such as your dependability, initiative, maturity, and
communication skills (both verbal and written). How would you rate yourself in these areas?
Additional Experience
(experience in the following areas not required)
1. Please describe your experience conducting literature searches for papers. How do you feel about writing?
What kinds of grades do you usually get on papers?
2. Please describe your experience using databases or statistical programs.
4. Briefly describe any jobs, internships, independent studies, or research projects (including in class) that
you’ve done.
References
Please list 2- 3 references and their contact information.
1. Name _____________________________ email__________________ phone_________
Relationship to applicant____________________________________________________
2. Name _____________________________ email__________________ phone_________
Relationship to applicant____________________________________________________
3. Name _____________________________ email__________________ phone_________
Relationship to applicant____________________________________________________