Interested in getting some STEM research experience this Summer? Check out the CCAS STEM Summer internship program below!
The 2021 CCAS STEM Summer Internship Program is an opportunity for undergraduate students in STEM departments to work over the summer with faculty on the faculty’s research. Because we do not know what on campus summer options will be, we are planning for this program to take place virtually during the summer of 2021 although it could be possible for student/faculty pairs may request access to campus. The hope is that the entire program can become residential in future years.
The CCAS STEM Summer Internship Program will support up to 5 rising juniors and seniors chosen from STEM fields who offer laboratory research on a competitive application process.
The CCAS STEM Lab Summer internship program will provide a number of benefits for students and faculty:
1. Students get research experience working with faculty on scientific research projects where students learn how research is conducted, receive research mentoring, and learn about the culture of scientific research.
2. This research experience prepares students for careers in STEM lab fields, including preparation for graduate school.
3. Faculty receive undergraduate student support for their research.
4. Departments bring more undergraduate students into their research enterprise.
CCAS will provide support for students (rising juniors and seniors) to conduct research, providing them with a $2,000 stipend. Faculty will receive an $500 stipend. According to the Tax Office 3-8313, the student should receive a 1098T and report this
information on their taxes. It can, therefore, have an impact on student financial aid. Please let us know if this impact creates difficulty for a student’s participation.
How will the CCAS summer program be organized?
Student and faculty pairs will apply for the program together. The application process will require a 2-3 page joint application, including the following:
1. Statement by the faculty of the research project with the student’s specific contribution to the research project.
2. Statement by the student of their interest in the faculty’s research project, and how participation in the project will contribute to their academic and/or professional goals
3. Short statement by department chair of how the faculty’s research project advances the research objectives of the department and how undergraduate student research contributes to the department’s curricular mission.
Program Requirements
1. Because we do not know what summer options will be to conduct in person research, our expectation is that much of this research can occur virtually.
2. In mid-August, faculty and students will submit a progress report to the Undergraduate Dean that will summarize the student’s contributions to the faculty’s research.
3. Faculty and students must propose and present at the GW Research Showcase during the spring semester.
4. Faculty and students may be asked to discuss their research at CCAS or University events.
Applications are due to Rachel Riedner, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, (rach@gwu.edu) by Monday, April 5th , COB. Student and faculty applicants will receive notification by mid-April.
