Honors Summer Research Program
Summer 2009

The tentative dates for the 2009 Honors Summer Research Program are May 26, 2009 through July 17, 2009.

Application Schedule:
Monday, February 23, 2009 - students must complete the "Intent to Apply" form online. (see link to form in side column sub-menu)
Friday March 13, 2009, 12:00 noon - Completed applications are due to Julie Hemstreet, in the Honors Center
Students awarded fellowships will be notified during the week of April 6, 2009.

Application material:
1. a 500-word description of the proposed research project
2. an explanation of how this research opportunity fits into the student's overall academic plan
3. a research bibliography
4. a project timeline
5. two faculty recommendations, including one from the project sponsor (see link to form in side column sub-menu)
6. signed copies of the student and faculty contracts (see link to form in side column sub-menu)

Students should have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and have completed at least one 200-level courses relevant to the project. However, all interested students are encouraged to submit proposals.

Limited funds are available to students to cover costs associated with their research (equipment, supplies, books, etc.). Campus housing is available during the eight week term (see side column sub-menu link to summer campus housing contract).

Questions about the program may be directed to Dr. Rebecca Ambers, Director of the Honors Summer Research Program, at rambers@sbc.edu, or Julie Hemstreet, jhemstreet@sbc.edu.