Summer Student Fellowship Program Information

This student-focused program provides an opportunity for students to engage in summer research and creative experiences in a wide range of disciplines. As a designated AACU High Impact Practice, student research helps students "challenge prior assumptions, make empirical observations, use cutting-edge technologies, and create a sense of excitement that comes from working to answer important questions". (See: https://www.aacu.org/trending-topics/high-impact)

The Summer Fellows program provides funds for a student to work collaboratively with a faculty member on a project in any discipline. For example, prior projects were conducted in the arts, humanities, social sciences, STEM and health sciences (such as math, physics, geography, chemistry, computer/data science, engineering, environmental biology, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, public health). Student fellows work full time on a project with a faculty mentor over a 10-week period during the summer.  Applications for the 2025 Summer Student Fellowship are now available (see details below). Applications are due March 7, 2025 and notice of award is made in early April.

To Apply

Faculty must prepare and submit the 2025 Fellowship Application with required signatures and attachments by 5:00pm Friday, March 7, 2025.

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Program Highlights

• Student will receive $5,400 for the 10-week period. Free on-campus summer housing options are available (double occupancy rooms, see summer rates).
• Student must be in good academic standing and meet Ferris State's summer hiring eligibility requirements. During summer, students must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits OR be registered for 6 or more credits for the upcoming fall. International students may work up to 40 hours per week if they are registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours for summer OR 12 credit hours in the fall semester.
• Student fellow is required to attend 2 group meetings in the summer (organized by ORSP) and present their results at the Symposium via a brief podium and poster presentation.
• Award must be used to support a research or creative work product carried out entirely by the student.
• Up to $500 may be requested by faculty to cover project-related expenses.
• Faculty Mentor must be available to supervise the work for the entire 10-week period and must have an appointment (or anticipated appointment) for the following Fall Semester.
• Faculty Mentor may not submit more than 1 application per cycle

Check out our fellowship informational video and learn more about this student-focused program and how a student can work full-time during the summer months with a faculty member on a research or creative project!