Dean's Undergraduate Fellowships for Research and Creative Activity
The Deans' Undergraduate Fellowships support research and creative activity in any discipline. Fellowships provide a stipend for a period of five to eight weeks during the summer for students working under the supervision of Rockhurst University faculty mentors.
All full-time, degree-seeking Rockhurst undergraduates are eligible. Each awardee will receive a stipend of $1600. Faculty mentors will receive grants of $500.
Students apply each March for fellowships taking place that summer.
How to Apply
- Pick up your application in the College of Arts and Sciences office, located in Van Ackeren 215.
- Submit your completed application, a three-page proposal developed according to the guidelines in the application form, and your official academic transcript to your faculty mentor.
- Ask your mentor to review and sign your application, attach it to your proposal and a sealed envelope that contains a letter of recommendation and your official academic transcript.
Criteria
Please keep in mind the following criteria used when reviewing applications:
- Clarity of question and purpose
- Ability to complete the project within an appropriate timeline
- Your academic record and work completed in relevant areas
- Support from mentor
- Quality and completeness of your application