What is the objective of the programme?
The programme offers an opportunity for undergraduate students in the B.Sc. (Computer Science) and B.Sc. (Information Systems) degree programmes to experience academic research in Computing, as well as prepare them for graduate studies.
It allows students to experience first-hand the challenges and exhilaration of research, discovery and innovation,
and enriches their academic learning by working at the frontiers
of computing research.
Who are eligible?
Third/fourth-year students students in the B.Sc. (Computer Science) and B.Sc. (Information Systems) degree programmes with GPA >= 3.4 and passion for research. Students must be able to complete the UResearch Programme requirements before they graduate.
Strongly motivated students in these degree programmes with a lower GPA may self-recommend by demonstrating their ability and passion for research through other means (e.g., research experience and strong recommendation of a faculty member).
Programme Coordinator
If you are interested in UResearch or have questions about projects or eligibility, please email the programme coordinator.
APPLY FOR IS470/471/472 [ SMU Access Only ]Why should I join the programme?
Students enrolled in the programme will gain cutting-edge knowledge as well as experience on how research is conducted.
This experience will prepare them well for technology R&D jobs as well as graduate studies.
In particular, the following are put in place to motivate and support students in undertaking this programme:
- Students may apply to work as research interns for up to 3 months during Summer (May – Aug).
This can be used to fulfil the internship requirement. - A research excellence award will be given to students with excellent performance.
- Students will receive a certificate from the school upon completing the UResearch Programme (IS 470, IS 472 and 1 PhD Course).
- Financial support for one conference trip if a research paper is published (at a tier-2 or above conference) as the result of the programme.
What are the requirements for the UResearch programme?
Students will need to complete the following courses:
- IS470 : Guided Research in Computing [ SMU INTRANET ONLY ]
- IS472 : Guided Advanced Research in Computing [ SMU INTRANET ONLY ]
- 1 PhD Course
These courses can be mapped to students’ degree requirements as below:
| B.Sc. (IS) : Information Systems Students |
B.Sc. (IS) : Smart-City Management & technology Students | B.Sc. (Computer Science) Students |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
IS Depth Electives |
IS Depth Electives |
CS Depth Electives |
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|
IS470 |
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|
IS472 |
IS Project Experience |
SMT Project Experience |
CS Project Experience |
|
IS471 |
IS Depth Elective |
IS Depth Elective |
CS Depth Elective |
How do I identify a research topic and a supervisor?
A list of broad research projects proposed by faculty members will be listed online. A student is expected to identify relevant projects based on his/her interest and passion. Afterwards, the student meets the corresponding faculty member and secures his/her agreement to be the project supervisor before enrolling in the programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does this programme last?
A: This programme will last about one year (first regular term for IS470 and second regular term for IS472 and 1 PhD course)
Q: How many CUs can I take in the terms that I’m undertaking the programme?
A: It is recommended that you do not take more than 4 CUs per term (including the UResearch Programme course(s)) as the workload is expected to be heavy.
Q: Do I need to pay additional fees for the PhD course?
A: No additional fees required; only e$20 will be deducted for enrolment for each of the UResearch Programme courses.
Q: What if I do not wish to continue with the programme after my IS470?
A: There is no penalty for dropping out of the programme. Your IS470 can still count towards your IS or CS Depth elective.
If you are still keen to continue with your IS470 project, or do another research study, you can do IS471 instead. However, you will not earn the UResearch Programme certificate nor map the 2 research courses (IS470 and IS471) towards your IS/SMT/CS Project Experience.
UResearch Projects from IS470 / IS471 / IS472
Here are examples of research projects past and present worked on by students & faculty in IS470 / IS471 / IS472 sorted by calendar year:
Last updated on 30 Apr 2021 .