Undergraduate Summer Collaborative Research Opportunities

The SCUR program overview

• Runs 10 weeks: the first week of June through the first week of August
• Spend 20 hours per week researching and investigating an original project defined in collaboration with a faculty member in their field
• Together with fellow summer scholars, attend weekly seminars that foster an interdisciplinary community and provide an opportunity to share work-in-progress

Additional benefits

Hamline's Summer Undergraduate Research (SCUR) program has several perks in addition to building your knowledge, skills, and resume; those include:

• Receive a $3,000 stipend as an alternative to summer employment so that scholars can focus fully on their research
• Option to live, free of charge, on campus, for the 10 weeks of the program
• Receive 4 free credits toward graduation requirements (registration form required)
• Network with and learn from alumni about practical post-graduation applications of the program

• Invitation to a weekly summer seminar with SCUR directors and other SCUR-funded students to workshop and share research experiences

Students apply via the application. All application materials are expected to be well-articulated, well-written, and edited. To that end, all candidates are advised to work closely with their faculty colleagues throughout the process of outlining, creating, and repeatedly revising the application. If you have any questions about the program or application process please reach out directly to program director Ryan Larson (rlarson21@hamline.edu).

We are fortunate to receive support from a variety of sources. Learn more about SCUR's funding sources (Google Doc).

Detailed information about the SCUR program and application process for students and faculty can be found on the linked Google doc. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 16, 2026, and can be submitted via this application portal.

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