Gain experience in research, government, non-profit organizations, business development, education, law, and other fields. Either work on existing CURL projects or develop a community-based project in conjunction with a faculty mentor of your choosing.
Electronic submissions are acceptable.
The Center for Urban Research and Learning engages in a variety of research projects aimed at developing innovative and practical approaches to community change that bring about perceptible improvement in the quality of life of the people of Chicago's neighborhoods and suburban communities. By fostering collaborative relationships with organizations outside the university, CURL recognizes the importance of working with communities and organizations in seeking new solutions to pressing urban issues. CURL is grounded in a model of collaborative research and teaching in service to the community. This new model of teaching and learning stresses a knowledge exchange between the university and community that builds capacity while drawing on the strengths of both the community and university. In working closely with communities outside the university, CURL recognizes the knowledge and experience of individuals and organizations in non-academic settings.