About the Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program

The Office of Research for Undergraduates facilitates the Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program. The USS program's primary goals focus on student-centered learning through mentored research. This 9-week summer program aligns with Miami's focus on offering “active, engaged educational experiences for our undergraduates". Review the USS 2023 Program Guidelines on the ORU Website.

Review the USS 2023 Program Guidelines on the ORU Website. The individual student is responsible to find an eligible Miami faculty mentor(s) to jointly created the research project and the application. The USS student fellowship will be increased by a 600$ supplement bringing the amount to $3,200. Undergraduate Summer Scholar (USS) Supplement funds will be available in FY23, 24, and 25. 

An MS Word version of the USS Application form will be shared with department chairs and program directors. Questions? undergradresearch@miamioh.edu

USS 2023 Student Application must be submitted by 5:00pm Friday, February 24, 2023

This Miami summer research program is for fulltime Miami sophomores and juniors (defined as having earned 60 credit hours by end of spring term 2023) who will be returning as an undergraduate for at least one semester after completion of the USS project. The individual student must submit the application via email to the department chair or program director of the eligible Miami faculty member who agrees to supervise the student's conduct of the research project. Submission and Responsibility for a successful program will rest with the student scholar, the mentor(s) and the primary USS mentor's administrative unit (department or program).