Information for Applicants

Program Dates

June 23rd - August 22nd, 2008

Application Deadline

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Award

All Summer Institute participants will be named Mary Gates Scholars and will receive a $3000 Mary Gates Research Scholarship award in two installments, one at the beginning of the Summer Institute (June 23) and again at the beginning of B-term (July 24).

Please note: Housing and tuition fees are the responsibility of the student participant and are not funded by the Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities.

Student Life

The Summer Institute will utilize instructional and studio space on the UW Seattle campus, as well as meeting space in the Walter Chapin Simpson Center for the Humanities.. The Summer Institute affords ample opportunity for interaction among students and faculty. Participants also enjoy an opening luncheon at the beginning of the Summer Institute and a final formal symposium to showcase and celebrate the accomplishments of the Summer Institute participants. A formal institute schedule will be determined by the faculty and announced the first day of the Summer Institute.

Academic Credit

All Summer Institute participants will register for 12 summer quarter credits in HUM 498. A-term will be taken as credit/no-credit (6 credits); B-term (6 credits) will receive a formal grade.

Eligibility

UW undergraduate students in good academic standing who are interested in an intensive experience in scholarly research in the arts and humanities may apply to participate in the Summer Institute.

Commitment

Summer Institute participants are expected to devote themselves to this intensive experience. The Summer Institute is a full-time commitment. Therefore, if selected you will not be able to take additional course work during summer quarter.