I can tell you from personal experience that there is no better way to enrich your education or explore future career paths than by working with a faculty member who is actively engaged in research.
Dr. Sarita Soni, vice provost for research, professor of optometry, and former co-director of the Borish Center for Opthalmic Research.

Students interested in becoming a Research Scholar should first apply for admission to IU Bloomington (www.admit.indiana.edu). Based on their application for admission, qualified students will be sent the Selective Scholarship Application (SSA), which they should complete and return, making sure to indicate their interest in the Cox Research Scholars Program.
Students who have submitted a complete application for admission by November 1 will receive maximum consideration for academic scholarships.