Summer Research Fellowship Program

Each summer, Marymount University’s DISCOVER Research Program awards student research fellowships to 15-18 Marymount students. These fellowships, available to both undergraduate and graduate Marymount students, provide a financial stipend for students who work one-on-one with a faculty mentor on the faculty mentor’s research project. Students are selected for this award through a competitive process.

Both in-person and remote student participation options are available based on the needs of the individual projects. The fellowship promises to be a very positive learning experience and an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and mentorship.

The Fellowship runs from May 16, 2022, through June 24, 2022. In addition to the research activities, Fellows participate in weekly community building, educational, and information sharing sessions created specifically for the Fellows program. Students are expected to dedicate 12-15 hours weekly to the Fellowship during the 6-week fellowship program.

Student applications are now open and will remain open through April 1, 2022. Click here to apply.

How do you find a project and faculty mentor?

The list of faculty projects for the summer of 2022 is posted here.  Scroll through the full list of topics. Although the projects are clustered by broad categories (Science, Education, Health-related, Business and Technology, Humanities) many projects are are great matches across disciplines. So, explore some!

Students can apply for up to three different Fellowship projects. No more than one fellowship per student will be awarded. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Summer Research Program Fellowship, a student must be in good academic standing.  Students who graduate in May or August of 2022 are NOT eligible.

Steps to Apply

1. Go to the 2022 Database of Faculty Summer Research Project Site
2. Review the projects in the database and identify UP TO 3 projects to apply for. 
3. Complete a separate Summer 2022 Student Research Fellowship application form for each project (up to three projects). 
4. The questions you will be asked to answer on the application:

• Describe why you would be a good fit for the project?. What experiences or knowledge do you bring that would be beneficial?
• What are your professional aspirations? How does this project fit with these?

Note: Anyone submitting more than 3 applications will be disqualified.

Remember: The deadline for applications is April 1, 2022.

Selection Process

The faculty member hosting the research project will review all applications of students applying to their specific project(s). The faculty member will rank order applicants based on the review of the student’s responses on the application.

Some faculty may choose to interview student candidates. This is optional. Be available for an interview during the month of April, if needed.

A final ‘match’ by the Research Committee identifies the best fit for both student and faculty preferences.  Notice of award of the Fellowship should be made around May 1, 2022