For many students, however, funds withheld for state and federal taxes will be refunded the following spring. You must notify the College of your intention to accept a summer grant within a few days of the announcement of your award. Summer research positions are available in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences, and are open to all majors. Some projects may specify prerequisites such as the completion of certain academic courses. Project descriptions list all prerequisites.
Some programs are only available for research in specific disciplines.
Most projects take place on campus, though some may involve fieldwork off campus for all or part of the summer. If you wish to get a second job, you need to know how that will affect your research. For that reason, all students awarded summer grants are required to meet with faculty researchers to discuss the project timetable before accepting the grant. Students are also required to sign a contract agreeing to the schedule. Summer research projects are major undertakings, requiring more time to complete than is available during the academic year.