The Summer Research Scholars (SRS) program supports students in collaborative research and creative projects supervised by W&L faculty and staff. The program aims to encourage the development of research techniques within a particular discipline, to promote the active acquisition of knowledge, and to stimulate student interest in inquiry. It is also intended to aid undergraduate faculty in their research activities by providing student researchers for whom the projects will be meaningful and educationally valuable. The supported work is carried out during the summer months and is open to students of all disciplines.
If you have further questions about the SRS program, please contact Dr. Matthew Loar, Director of Fellowships and Student Research (mloar@wlu.edu).
Dates and Deadlines for Summer 2026
There are three rounds of recruitment for SRS:
For the first round, faculty research mentors should submit their project proposals by November 8, 2025. Students will have until December 1 to apply, and mentors will select students by December 15.
For the second round, faculty research mentors should submit their project proposals by January 8, 2026. Students will have until January 30 to apply, and mentors will select students by February 15.
For the third round, faculty research mentors should submit their project proposals by February 21, 2026. Students will have until March 15 to apply, and faculty will select students by March 30.