Diamond research scholars Program

Diamond Research Scholars Program

2013 Program Application Deadline has passed; 2014 Application will be available in the fall

The Diamond Research Scholars Program provides Temple undergraduates the opportunity to engage in a focused, mentored research or creative arts project during the summer and fall.  The program requires that students participate in the two-day Undergraduate Research Institute, devote ten weeks during the summer to develop a research project in their area of interest under the direction of their faculty mentor, and complete the project during the fall semester while registered for an independent study/research course.  

Eligibility

• Current full-time undergraduates from all Temple schools and colleges
• Minimum 3.25 cumulative gpa
• Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
• Full-time enrollment at least during the Fall, if not Fall and Spring, of the academic year following the summer research experience
• Attendance at the required two-day Diamond Research Institute on May 16 and 17, 2013
• Have identified a full-time Temple faculty member who has agreed to serve as their faculty mentor for the entire length of the program

Undergraduate Research Institute Activities

• Overview of the Diamond Research Scholars program
• Introduce students to research methods and design
• Developing the research question
• Research seminars with experts in the field 
• Work with mentor in establishing a timeline and expectations for the project

General Timeline for Project – Summer/Fall

• Focus on project for roughly 10 weeks (mid-May to Aug. 1)
• Preliminary Presentation on project in late July or early August
• Register for a 1-3 credit independent study/research course during fall semester
• Fall update meeting
• Final papers/projects are due to mentors by December.  Revised, polished versions are to be submitted to TURF-CreWS. 
• Gather in December with mentors for a celebratory reception

Stipends and Credit

• Diamond Research Scholars receive a $2750 stipend during the summer. 
• Diamond Research Scholars may receive tuition remission for one credit fall term for an independent study (credits that exceed 17 s.h.).

Mentors

Information for faculty mentors can be found here. All applicants should share this information with proposed mentors and recommenders.

How To Apply

Please use the online application linked below to apply. Applicants will typically be notified by early March.

Diamond Research Scholar Program Application

Students are expected to present their project at various events both formal and informal throughout the year.  Revised versions of the completed work shall be submitted for the spring semester Temple Undergraduate Research Forum-Creative Works Symposium (TURF-CreWS). Students should strive to publish their research papers, or present their creative works in a public forum.

If you have questions, please contact:

Emily Moerer
Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
SVPUS
500 Conwell Hall
emoerer@temple.edu
215-204-4991