Guidelines for All SRS Projects

Summer projects may include six to ten weeks of service. Opportunities can be completed on campus, remotely, or some combination of the two. The project may not begin before the first Saturday after commencement, nor can it continue beyond the first day of fall term classes. All projects must begin in June. Funding for additional supplies needed for the project may be requested from the Department Head or in the Lenfest Summer Grant proposal.

Funding

Students will be paid a stipend of $500 per week according to the biweekly payroll schedule. Whether working on campus or remotely, it is expected that students will complete the equivalent of full-time work (35 hours/week averaged over the summer). 

International Students

When projects include international students, the faculty mentor should contact Hunter Swanson in International Education to check whether that student can be paid.

Housing

All housing arrangements and fees are the student's responsibility. Summer housing is available on campus at a discounted rate. Only students participating in on-campus or hybrid research are eligible for summer housing. Information about on-campus summer housing, including fees and move-in dates, is available from Residence Life.

Reporting

Reflections and Final Research Report: Student researchers must submit a series of written reflections and a final report on the SRS Canvas page during the summer. Even if more than one student is on the same research team, each team member will submit their individual report and reflection.

Poster Session

All Summer Research Scholars are encouraged to present at the Fall Showcase of Student Summer Research, typically on the Friday of Parents and Family Weekend.

Science, Society, and the Arts (SSA)

Summer Research Scholars are strongly encouraged to participate in "Science, Society, and the Arts," W&L's biennial undergraduate research symposium.

Eligibility

Graduating seniors are not eligible. Students may receive only one SRS award per summer, and they cannot accept other university funding to support other non-SRS projects during the summer. Students who receive SRS funding may not be full-time employees of the university (summer program counselors, university store clerks, tour guides, etc.) during the SRS support period.