Many times, these summertime pursuits result in the presentation of papers at professional meetings or publication in journals, with undergraduates as co-authors, performers, and exhibitors.
It all starts with a student’s research proposal, prepared in close collaboration with a faculty mentor. The proposal is used as the basis for awarding summer research assistantships that run eight to 10 weeks. Partially subsidized on-campus housing options and special academic and recreational events enhance the summer experience.
Students and faculty from all
academic divisions participate. The assistantships are funded directly by Colgate, corporate or foundation grants, individual donors, or individual faculty research grants. This funding provides students a weekly stipend of $425.
Colgate understands and supports the educational value of full-time research participation by our students, and the university is widely recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research.
Details about on-campus summer research opportunities may be obtained from department chairs, division directors, or by contacting
Renée Chapin, at the
Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research.