Summer Research Funding
Summer funding often comes from one of three sources.
Keck Science department funds a large number of students (below). This is the most common mechanism for summer funding for students in Keck.
Some faculty have external funding from private or government sources which may be available to fund summer students. To learn more, you can talk with individual faculty members.
Each of our host colleges has some additional funding available outside of Keck. You can ask your DoS office about what funding is available for summer research support aside from Keck funding.
KECK SCIENCE SUMMER 2024 RESEARCH INFORMATION
This summer, departmental support for student research will be available from the following sources – Keck funds, Eaton funds and the Stein Family funds. Details on each of these sources of funding are given below, as well as other available sources.
If you are interested in doing summer research, please start talking to Keck Science faculty now. Once a faculty member has agreed to serve as your project mentor, you must submit a formal application. Application instructions are provided on the attached Application Cover Sheet.
Please submit your application cover sheet and supporting documents to Velda Yount at vyount@scrippscollege.edu, by Friday, February 23, 2024. The Keck Science Budget Committee will evaluate these applications and notify all applicants of their decision around March 29th. Students will have until April 10th to accept or decline their awarded funding.
**IF YOU ARE A CMC STUDENT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING**
Once you have been offered and accepted a Keck Science Research position, regardless of the specific award/fund, in order to receive your $4,500 stipend, you must apply to the Sponsored Internships and Experiences (SIE) application found here: https://www.cmc.edu/career-services/sie-program. Please log-in to SMApply via your CMC credentials, complete the application along with your Award Letter from Keck Science. Each student is awarded one stipend per summer, therefore, please only request $4,500 within your budget from Keck Science, as no additional funds can be requested within the application. If you have any questions regarding the SIE Application, please contact Garineh Kouredjian atGkouredjian@cmc.edu.
W.M. Keck Fund
Keck funds are available to students from all three schools (CMC, Pitzer, and Scripps). Funding is available at $4,500 each.
Eaton Ecological Research Award
In memory of Bill Eaton, a CMC ecology student, the Eaton family established a fund to support research by Keck Science students in ecologically related areas. Funds are available to students from all three schools. Funding is available at $4,500 each.
Stein Family Summer Research Fellowship in Science (SScIP) (Pitzer students only)
These fellowships are available to Pitzer students only who have participated in the Summer Science Immersion Program (SScIP). Funding is available at $4,500 each.
Other Available Sources of Funding
Neuroscience Summer Research Fellowships
There are 5 Neuroscience fellowships available. Stipends are available at $5,000 per student for a 10-week placement. Students may coordinate their own research placement, or they may choose from placements that have already been coordinated by Dr. Tom Borowski at Pitzer College. These fellowships are given to students wanting to do research off-campus. Fellowship applications are due on or before Monday, February 26, 2024, to Dr. Borowski at Thomas_borowski@pitzer.edu. All applicants will be notified of their decision around Friday, March 22nd and will have until March 28th to accept or decline their award funding.
David Sadava Endowed Student Internship Fund (Pitzer students only)
Named in honor of Dr. David Sadava, Emeritus Pritzker Professor of Biology at the Keck Science Department, the Sadava Endowed Student Internship Fund supports the engagement of (1) Pitzer student in a summer internship/research experience. Eligible students must be a current sophomore or junior (i.e., rising junior or senior for fall 2024) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher; have demonstrated financial need; have an academic concentration in biology; and have demonstrated a strong career and/or research interest in medicine or a related field focusing on human health. Related fields include but are not limited to biology, neuroscience, human biology, chemistry or biochemistry. Funding for summer 2024 is $4,500. To apply for funding, students must complete an application and submit a resume. Applications will be available on the first day of spring classes (January 16) and linked from the Pitzer Career Services website - http://www.pitzer.edu/career-services/. Applications are due on Friday, February 23rd. For more information, contact Teresa Flores Roberts at teresa_flores@pitzer.edu.
Thomas Poon Endowed Student Internship Fund (Pitzer students only)
Named in honor of Dr. Thomas Poon, Professor of Chemistry at the Keck Science Department and former Interim President of Pitzer College, the Poon Endowed Student Internship Fund supports the engagement of (1) Pitzer student in a summer internship/research experience. Eligible students must be a current sophomore or junior (i.e. rising junior or senior for fall 2024) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have an academic concentration in chemistry or biochemistry. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated financial need. Awards will support student internships/research in the fields of chemistry or biochemistry. Funding for summer 2024 is $4,500. To apply for funding, students must complete an application and submit a resume. Applications will be available on the first day of spring classes (January 16) and linked from the Pitzer Career Services website - http://www.pitzer.edu/career-services/. Applications are due on Friday, February 23rd. For more information, contact Teresa Flores Roberts at teresa_flores@pitzer.edu.
Science Internship Fund (Pitzer students only)
Award preference for the Science Internship Fund will be given to Pitzer students majoring in neuroscience, cognitive science or any of the degree options offered through the Keck Science Department, jointly managed by Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges. Stipends will support student internships in the sciences, which can include placement in a student/faculty science-focused research project in coordination with the proper academic staff. Awards will be given to at least (1)student annually and be determined by the Office of Career Services. Funding for summer 2024 is $4500. To apply for funding, students must complete an application and submit a resume. Applications will be available on the first day of spring classes (January 16) and linked from the Pitzer Career Services website -http://www.pitzer.edu/career-services/. Applications are due on Friday, February 23rd. For more information, contact Teresa Flores Roberts at teresa_flores@pitzer.edu.
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