The Summer Research Institute on Racial Equity is a 4-week program designed to increase BIPOC student participation in research, cultivate greater awareness of and preparation in graduate school applications, and develop young BIPOC scholars interested in working on topics of racial equity through an interdisciplinary lens. By participating in this program, students will learn about the craft of research and create an independent research project that can be used to further their academic career and apply to graduate programs.
By participating in this program, students will receive free on-campus housing and a stipend.
Program Components
- Daily Didactic Sessions, Monday- Friday, 9 am – 1 pm
- One-on-one meetings with the Faculty Director, Professor John (Ray) Proctor
- Learn about the graduate school application process
- Engage in readings both in your field of study and on the craft of research
- Final Product: Independent Research Project
Application Requirements and Eligibility
- Deadline: March 15, 2023 at 5 pm
- Link to Application
- You must submit the virtual application and provide well-written responses to the short answer questions.
- Question 1 (250 words max): Describe your aspirations after completing your undergraduate degree (e.g., graduate school, continue research, etc.). How will participating in the Summer Research Institute help you achieve your goals/aspirations?
- Question 2 (250 words max): In what ways do you think equity, diversity, and inclusion impacts your research?
- Question 3 (500 words max): Describe a topic related to racial equity that you are passionate about and interested in researching. In your description, please include what sparked your interest, any research you have already conducted (in class or outside), and how the structure and programming in this Summer Research Institute can help you develop this topic further.
- You must be an undergraduate student in good academic standing and conduct.
Summer 2024
Application Timeline
- Wednesday, January 3: Application opens
- Friday, March 15: Deadline for submissions
- Friday, March 29: Decisions announced
Program Timeline
Dates are Subject to Change
- Orientation: TBD
- Week 1: May 20– May 24
- Week 2: May 28– May 31
- Week 3: June 3– June 7
- Week 4: June 10– June 14
After the Program:
- Final Paper due June 30
- Research & Idea Symposium: Fall 2024
