Guidelines for All SRS Projects

Summer projects may include six, eight, or ten weeks of service. Opportunities can be completed on campus, virtually, 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

Human Resources determines the amount annually to provide Summer Research Scholars. 

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 for a flat fee of $420, regardless of duration. Only students participating in on-campus research are eligible for summer housing. Information about on-campus summer housing 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 only eligible if funding is available after consideration of all continuing students; students may receive only one SRS award per 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.