Summer Research Program

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The Summer Research Program supports students on and off-campus engaged in undergraduate research.

The on-campus program involves a welcome luncheon in the beginning of the summer and an ending Summer Research Symposium.

The Summer Research Symposium
includes a poster session followed by a reception.

Workshops are offered in July to help students prepare and print posters or work on conference presentations.

To participate in the syposium you must submit an abstract by emailing this form: SuRSAbstractForm.doc
Submitted abstracts are published in the program.
2009 Program, 2008 Program, 2007 Program, 2006 Program

For more general information and poster tips see the Spring Symposium Presenter information.

See a campus news article on the 2009 Summer Research Symposium and the 2008 Summer Research Symposium with an audio slideshow.

Summer Research Program Faculty Information

On-Campus Summer Research Assistant

A Summer Research Assistant is paid a stipend that does not include housing or dining. The 2009 stipend rate is $390 per week for a 40 hour equivalent. Stipends will be prorated for between 20 and 40 hours. See Student Employment for more information on summer housing and dining.

If a Summer Research Assistant is not paid through the Middlebury payroll (either upaid or paid from an outside source) the student is considered a volunteer and Volunteer Information Form must be filled out.

In order to receive a research student stipend, a Summer Research Authorization (SRAA) Form must be completed. This form confirms that the research meets the criteria outlined in the Policies and Procedures for Summer Research Assistants, and should be submitted to the Undergraduate Research Office with the faculty mentor and the budget administrator of the funding's signature.

See campus news article on Summer Research Assistants:
Students research how adolescents acquire knowledge and understanding

Summer Research Funding

Funding for summer research can be found from many sources. Middlebury funding is available for both on-campus and off-campus opportunities. External funding is also available for both and on and off-campus opportunities. It is important to read the details and criteria for each opportunity to make sure it fits your particular need.

The Undergraduate Research Office has several endowed funds available for summer research thanks to generous donors. More information on URO Summer Research Funds

See the Student Funding Database

Some funds both at Middlebury and outside Middlebury have an extended project timeline and can be used for summer research.
Explore Middlebury Funding Opportunities
Explore External Opportunities

Contact the professor or department you wish to work with to ask about additional funding opportunities they may have available.