Diamond Research Scholars Program

     Deadline for Summer 2009 - February 13, 2009

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 three-day Diamond Research Program Institute and devote eight to ten weeks during the summer to develop a research project in their area of interest under the direction of their faculty mentor.   

Eligibility:  Current undergraduates from all schools and colleges are eligible to apply to be a Diamond Scholar.  Candidates should have at minimum 3.25 cumulative gpa.  Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are eligible to apply.  Candidates are expected to be full-time students at least during the Fall, if not Fall and Spring, of the academic year following their summer research experience.

Diamond Research Scholars are required to attend the three-day Diamond Scholar Summer Institute which will be held in May. 

• Institute Goals and Requirements
  • Overview of the 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 time-line and expectations for the project.

• General Timeline for Project – Summer/Fall
  • Focus on project 8-10 weeks (roughly mid/late May to Aug. 1)
  • Preliminary Presentation on project in late July or early August.
  • Fall update meeting
  • Final papers/projects are due to mentors by December 2008 .  Revised, polished versions are to be posted on Blackboard (along with a one page abstract) and submitted to the 2009 TURF/CreWS. 
  • Gather in Spring 2009 with mentors for a celebratory luncheon

• Stipends

• Diamond Research Scholars receive a “Conwell Undergraduate Research Award” of $2750 during the summer. 
• Diamond Research Scholars receive tuition remission for up to three credits fall term for an independent study (credits that exceed 17 s.h.).
• The faculty mentor receives a stipend of $500 for supporting the Diamond Research Scholar.

• Credit

  Diamond Research Scholars can receive Honors credit or elective credit in their major.

Students are expected to present their project at various events both formal and informal throughout the year.  Revised versions of the completed work will be submitted for the 2009 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.

ONLINE APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE:

To apply, click here.

If you have questions, please contact

Duane H. Smith

Asst. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies

500 Conwell Hall, 215-204-4991

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