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For Faculty – Funding for Student Researchers

faculty funding for student researchers

The endowed Collaborative Summer Research (CSR) program supports faculty-student teams working full-time on cutting edge scholarly work in any discipline. Faculty submit applications requesting funding for their research project, and they must include support for at least one student researcher in their request. The applications are reviewed and priority ranked by the faculty members of theStrategic Planning and Analysis committee for funding.
Collaborative Summer Research (CSR)
A variety of external organizations offer competitive funding opportunities for faculty scholarly work that engages undergraduate students. Please visit Foundation, Government and Corporate Relations (FGCR) for support in this area.
Foundation, Government and Corporate Relations (FGCR)
Some Academic Departments have access to endowed or restricted funds provided by gracious donors intending to support student researchers. The Chair of each Department has information about these funds and how they are distributed.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the student stipend/pay rate for the upcoming summer?

    For Summer 2026, the standard rate set by the college is $660 per week + 10% benefits. A student hired for a 10-week period will receive $6,600 in pay (before taxes) and cost up to $7,260 to the funding source. The benefits expenses vary between 0 and 10% of the stipend, and depend on each student’s particular situation, as determined by Student Employment during the hiring process.
  • How and when are students paid?

    It depends on a variety of factors, including citizenship status and the nature of the supervisor/location of the work. Some students will be paid every 2 weeks, while others will receive their stipend in the form of several lump sum payments. The student employment office determines which mechanism of payment is more appropriate for keeping us in line with legal considerations.
  • How does a faculty member go about hiring a student for the summer?

    In the Spring, a hiring form will be shared with the faculty. This form will ask you for the research dates, source of funds, and other information about the student being hired.
  • Which students are eligible for free summer housing in the dorms?

    The college has a budget that covers on-campus housing costs for on-campus student researchers during the summer for the duration of their research period + 4 extra days to allow for move-in and move-out. If the student wants to stay longer in the dorms, they will be charged a daily rate, set by Residential Life.
  • What are the dates for summer housing?

    TBD. Check here for latest info.
  • How does the meal plan work in the summer?

    The meal plan is required for anyone living in the dorms, with rare exceptions, and is NOT covered by the free summer housing budget. Exact dates and pricing TBD. Check here for latest info.
  • Will the college provide a stipend to faculty for working over the summer with students?

    Yes. Faculty are deemed eligible for a stipend if 1) are working with full-time student researchers for at least four weeks and 2) are not receiving other summer compensation. The stipend will be prorated based on faculty end-of-summer self-reporting of effort dedicated to conducting research with the student(s).