Un. of Chicago Summer Research Opportunity in Economics
Stipend, Housing, Travel Expenses & Meal Plan- Deadline to Apply Wednesday, 1/3/24 by 9am
In special partnership with The Leadership Alliance,
the University of Chicago will select up to three current UMBC
undergraduates for an amazing research internship in economics. The
program is designed for undergraduate students with strong quantitative
and analytical backgrounds of ALL majors. This nine-week residential
program exposes students to three program components: research,
mentorship, and graduate school preparation.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 (by 9am)
PROGRAM COMPONENTS include:
Research Mentors: Students
will be matched with a faculty/research mentor. Students can learn more
about research opportunity offerings by looking at faculty research profiles. All students participating in the summer session will also be guided by advisers outside of the laboratory environment.
Activities: Students
are expected to spend a minimum of 40 hours/week conducting research
and working with faculty/research mentors. In addition, students will
participate in several program activities that will allow them to
interact with other members of the academic community and summer
research programs at the University of Chicago:
Weekly Workshops/Panel Discussions: Workshops
on how to navigate the academy, including topics like getting the
mentoring you need, self-care and community, communicating your
research, the graduate admissions process, preparing grad applications,
fellowships and funding opportunities, and study abroad.
Library
or Facility tours: Participants will be acquainted with the shared
library, research, and laboratory facilities as it pertains to their
research placement.
University of Chicago Research Symposium: Near
the end of the nine-week summer session, participants will give oral
presentations of their work to fellow participants, faculty mentors, and
research associates in a symposium on campus.
The Leadership Alliance National Research Symposium: Participants
will travel to attend the national meeting of the Leadership Alliance
to present their work and to network with other SR-EIP participants from
different institutions, faculty/research mentors, and Leadership
Alliance members and directors.
Recreational Activities: Social
activities organized to acquaint participants with life on the
University of Chicago campus and in the city of Chicago at large.
Program Dates:
Monday, June 10, 2024 through Saturday, August 10, 2024 (9 weeks)
STIPEND AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT:
-
Housing: Participants will be offered room and board in an
air-conditioned student dormitory residence located in the center of
campus near several amenities, including a new state-of-the-art athletic
facility.
- Participating students
are eligible for reimbursement of approved expenses associated with
round-trip travel to the University of Chicago from the student’s home
city.
- Stipend & Meals:
Participants will be offered a $5,000 stipend plus a $550 meal plan.
Participating students will be given a dining card for the purchase of
meals at the University dining facilities.
Qualifications to Apply:We seek applicants with an interest in research and willing to work hard for the summer in a stimulating environment!
-
Rising Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors (at least one semester of
undergraduate education remaining by the start of the summer program)
- Open to all analytical backgrounds including economic, finance, global studies, engineering, mathematics, physics, etc.
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or above
- Demonstrate an interest to pursue graduate study toward a PhD or MD/PhD
- Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status at the time of application.
Application Process- Required materials: - Current Resume or Curriculum vitae- Personal Statement: Two page essay (no more than 1,000 words)
The statement of purpose should be an essay crafted to convey your
academic and career goals, with an emphasis on your current research
interests. Consider the statement of purpose your opportunity to
introduce yourself to a review committee and limit your statement of
purpose to no more than 1,000 words. Sample questions to consider in preparing your statement of purpose include:
What are your current research interests? How have previous research
projects, coursework or other experiences influenced your interests?
What are your future educational and career goals, and how does training
as a researcher fit with your goals? What are the academic, volunteer
or work experiences that have best prepared you to engage in research?
How do you understand the Leadership Alliance's goal of developing a
diverse research workforce?
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