Program Overview

Undergraduate Summer Research Academy (uR@RMU)

The Undergraduate Summer Research Academy program enables a cohort of undergraduate students to gain research experience by working closely with an assigned RMU faculty member for 6 weeks in Summer 2026.

Program Details

The program aims to instill research experience in undergraduate students and supplement RMU faculty's research agenda. A rich and comprehensive research experience through this program is expected to generate further research interest in undergraduate students and strengthen RMU students' applications in graduate schools and in national and international scholarships.

Eligibility

RMU undergraduate students (66 credits or more completed) are eligible to apply for the program.

Student Compensation

• Research Students will be paid a stipend of $2,400 each (paid at $10 an hour for a maximum of 240 hours).
• Research Students will receive free summer accommodations for 6 weeks in RMU residence halls (room only) if in-person research is carried out.
• Research Students will not receive any course credits.

Student Expectations

• Students are expected to closely follow their research plan to engage in a rich, hands-on research experience.
• Students are required to carry out original work.
• Students should communicate frequently with their assigned Summer Research Faculty member.
• Students may be required to work with other students.
• Students should present their findings in the form of a poster at the end of the program at the Undergraduate Research Conference the following spring semester.

Program Structure

The program will begin on the first Monday of the summer term, but the date can be flexible if the research student and Research Faculty both agree.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026.

Program Start Date

The program start date is Monday, May 18, 2026 (flexible).