It is designed to provide funds and field assistance for U.C. research while promoting public involvement and understanding of the University s research role. Funds are provided by selected members of the public who subsidize the costs of the research through their fees and contributions. At the same time, they contribute their own skills and time as short-term field assistants.
All volunteers complete an extensive application-questionnaire.
For each project, UREP will prepare a preparatory information packet. This packet will be based upon the grant proposal and revised by the Project Leader before being sent to the participants. Graduate students may receive support under the program as assisting members of the staff, and, in some cases, as independent field directors. Fieldwork may be from any discipline but must involve techniques that can be learned by the participants. The UREP Project Leader is responsible for the overall project management and the on-site field activities.