CAS Summer Research Program for Underrepresented Minorities and Women

The program provides students the opportunity to continue working on their research project under the mentorship of a faculty mentor during the summer term. Selected students are provided with:

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria prior to program start date to be eligible:

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Application Deadline: 2/22/2021

• Can students who are not science majors apply?

  Yes, all College of Arts and Sciences students are welcome to apply! All work must be done in Miami and the student must attend all weekly workshops and extracurricular events.

• Are students who have minors in the College of Arts and Sciences eligible to apply?

  No, only students that have a major with the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible.

• Is a School of Education student studying Human & Social Development, but double majoring in Psychology eligible to apply?

  Yes, since one of the majors is from the College of Arts and Sciences, the student may apply and present their research from either major.

• Is a student currently studying abroad and not returning to Miami until June eligible to apply and start their research in July?

  No, students must be in Miami and participate for the full ten weeks of the program.

• Is this program individual work with a faculty member or a program that must be completed in the dates listed on the application?

  Applicants must identify a faculty mentor willing to write a letter of support, describe their project in the application process, and provide mentoring throughout the project.  In order to participate in the program, students must begin and end on the assigned dates of the program.  Additionally, students must attend all weekly workshops, extracurricular events, and perform all work in Miami. 

• Are non-US citizens or permanent residents eligible to apply?

  Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply.  Unfortunately, no exceptions can be made.

• Is any assistance available to help find a faculty mentor?

  Yes, the Office of Undergraduate Research would be glad to help students find a faculty mentor. Please complete a Research Application well before the CAS deadline.

• Can research be conducted outside of Miami?

  No. Students are required to attend weekly professional development meetings on campus.

• Can students participate in the program and take summer courses or have a job?

  No. The program commitments do not allow time for other obligations.

• Do students have to live in the program selected housing?

  In order for housing to be paid by the program, students must reside in the program selected housing (Mahoney/Pearson or Hecht/Stanford Residences). The Village is not eligible.  Students that do not reside in program selected housing will not receive housing reimbursements.

• Can students choose their roommates?

  Roommates are selected by the program administrators; however, students may submit preferences.

• Are students that have enough credits to be considered a senior eligible to apply?

  If the student will be enrolled at UM the following fall semester, they are welcome to apply!

• What is the recommendation for students who are interested in this program but would also like to apply for other opportunities?

  Apply to all programs that are of interest and specify these programs on the CAS Summer Research application. If this program is their first choice, indicate this on the application.

• Can students receive other summer research support such as PRIME, Beyond the Books, Summer Honors Research, or Lois Pope Neuroscience Summer Scholarship?

  No, students may not receive other summer research support while participating in the CAS program.

• How competitive is this program?

  The program is competitive as there are only six positions available each summer.