OSR Undergraduate Summer Research Program

The Undergraduate Summer Research Program provides funding and resources to support undergraduates who are interested in any research projects or scholarly activities related to their field. The ten-week program begins the last week of June and includes a series of workshops designed to develop students’ research and presentation skills and help them prepare for graduate school. The Summer Research Program culminates in an undergraduate research conference where students will present their findings.

The role of the faculty in the summer program is crucial. Each faculty member will mentor between two and three students. Any full-time, or faculty from any department welcome to apply. Part-time, non-lecturer faculty may serve as collaborators on the research project.

If awarded, faculty will receive a stipend of $5,000. Faculty involved in the program are asked to limit their summer session teaching to one course during the program to adequately mentor the students. Faculty members are also expected to meet with the students regularly each week.

All undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible to apply. Each student is required to devote 20 hours a week working on his/her project or creative activities and participating in OSR activities. Students will earn $14.00 an hour.

Please note: Since the summer session is shorter this year, the program will only be 6 weeks instead of the usual 10 weeks. Faculty are eligible to have students start prior to the summer session for up to four weeks to conduct work consistent with the program goals or complete preparatory activities. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted to determine start dates for your students.

Important Dates 

TBA

Application Process

The following submission guidelines should be followed:

• Applications open: November 16th, 2020
• Applications are due by February 16th, 2021 by 11:59 PM.
• Application and proposal submission must be submitted online through the InfoReady.
• The research proposal should be no longer than four pages.
• All supporting documentation should be submitted at the time of the application submission.
• Please note, if you have received an OSR grant before, please be aware that preference will be given to new applicants unless funding permits for additional awardees. Applications with only one or more than three students will be disqualified.
• Please review the USRP application guidelines before submitting your application. 

Must have research or creative project listed on the OSR's Research and Creative Activities Database to be considered. Please SUBMIT HERE.

Congratulations to this year's recipients!