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Program Dates:
June 22 - August 21, 2026

Application Deadline: Applications for 2026 are now closed. Please check back in next winter for the 2027 application.

Vision and Mission: Although community college students often possess remarkable skills and perform exceptionally well in their studies, they may face limitations when it comes to research experience, opportunities, and resources when transferring to a 4-year university. These disparities can make it harder for them to secure internships, win scholarships and awards, join research groups, or pursue graduate studies.

To address these academic difficulties, this summer research program is designed to support community college students in the Greater Seattle Area by providing them with hands-on laboratory experience, imparting foundational and advanced knowledge in chemistry, and equipping them with important scientific skills. The program also helps these students smoothly transition to a 4-year university. The goal of this program is to broaden students' understanding of STEM career paths and establish meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that will enhance their academic and professional development.

Host Labs for Summer 2026

Lauren Rajakovich Lab

Brandi Cossairt Lab

Program Details: The program for 2026 will run from Monday June 22nd to Friday August 21st (9 weeks). During this time, students will engage in practical scientific investigations, guided by a team of graduate student mentors. The program will take place at the University of Washington's chemistry laboratory, where participants will conduct experiments and receive training. To ensure a well-rounded experience, the program will include a mix of social activities, workshops, informational sessions, and symposiums (as outlined below). The program offers financial support of ~$600 per week. Please note: housing and transportation accommodations are not provided during the program.

This year, the labs open to hosting research students are the Rajakovich Lab, which studies gut microbial metabolism, and the Cossairt Lab, which studies novel inorganic nanostructures.

Eligibility, Expectations and Activities:

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a community college in the Greater Seattle Area in Spring 2026 and be over the age of 18.

Expectations: We are looking for students who want to gain research experience, have a passion for science, and are willing to learn. Students joining this program are not expected to have prior research experience, but are expected to have some coursework indicating studies/background knowledge in chemistry/biochemistry/biology/physics. We require students to actively participate in all activities in this program to gain the most meaningful experience.

Activities:

9-week research program similar to other Research Experiences for Undergrads (REUs) doing full time research, expectation for approx. 35-40 hours/week (flexible on a case-by-case basis)
UW campus and research laboratories tour
Career development workshop
Reading and writing assignments on scientific literature
Weekly group meeting
Outdoor activities with the lab hosts
Departmental symposium or/and research presentation at the end of the program

Application Review Process: Application open January 15 - February 15

Contact: If you have any questions about the program, please email incsuw@uw.edu.

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