The College of Human Ecology (CHE) provides $6,000 stipends to CHE undergraduates who will be involved in full-time research with a CHE faculty member for eight weeks during the summer of 2026. 

Students must be available for a full-time, 8-week summer research position. Simultaneous enrollment in courses is not permitted. Students must participate in weekly reflection activities during their summer research experience. Students are required to submit a letter to alumni donors, if relevant. Faculty members must provide on-site supervision during the student’s 8-week summer research experience.

Eligibility

All CHE undergraduate students may apply provided that they have a CHE faculty research advisor, are in good academic standing, and will be enrolled as CHE undergraduates in the 2026 spring and fall semesters. Both the student and the faculty member must be in the College of Human Ecology. 

Application

The priority deadline for 2026 applications is Friday, February 20th at 5:00pm. Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis pending availability of funding.

Students and their faculty mentors must both submit applications using the following links:

• Student Application
• Faculty Application

Both must be submitted for the application to be complete. Faculty members must also review and approve the student’s application proposal before the student submits it.