Information Sheet

The Office of Undergraduate Education is offering a limited number of Summer Undergraduate Research projects to provide funding for Rensselaer undergraduates who are conducting research with a faculty advisor during the summer months. This program offers students the opportunity to become immersed in a research topic full-time for a ten-week period and receive a stipend of $3,000.

Eligibility

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is open to all Rensselaer undergraduates who are planning to conduct research on campus with a faculty advisor. Students may not be on academic probation and must be planning to enroll at Rensselaer in the fall (this includes students who plan to study abroad). Graduating seniors and incoming first year students are not eligible. Students from all fields may apply. Special funds are available for students in science and engineering, and for women and minority candidates. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Education.

Awards

Projects are awarded competitively based on proposals submitted by students. The $3,000 stipend will be administered by the Office of Undergraduate Education. The stipend is intended to cover ten weeks of full-time research between May 22, 2006 and July 28, 2006 (exact dates to be arranged in consultation with the faculty advisor).

Applications

Students can obtain an application packet either from the Office of the Dean in each school or from the Office of Undergraduate Education in Walker Lab 4010. The application packet contains, an application form, guidelines for writing a proposal, and information on the program for faculty advisors and administrators. Students must complete the application form and attach an abstract, a brief project proposal (no more than three pages) and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member willing to advise you on the project. Proposals must include the following information:

It is highly recommended that students meet with their faculty advisor at least once prior to submission of a proposal to review a draft.

Deadline:

Due dates for proposals for Summer 2006 is February 28, 2006. Applications should be returned to the Office Undergraduate Education, Walker 4010. Students will be notified of acceptance by April 21, 2006.