2012 SIAH participants will present their research on Friday, August 17, 9am-5pm, location TBD

2012 Program Dates and Application Information

June 18th - August 17th, 2012

Learn more about the 2012 theme, "Borderlands: Power, Place, and Difference" and the teaching team.

Please note that the application will ask for the following:

Completed Student Application Form
A response to one essay prompt of no more than 500 words, and to one 250 word essay prompt
A letter of recommendation from a University of Washington faculty member familiar with your coursework and/or prior research experience.

And either:

A writing sample from one of your courses or personal work (8-10 double-spaced pages preferred, not including works cited/references).

OR

A work sample: portfolio of digital images, pdf files, and/or video/sound clips. Submission format should be the URL for your work samples such as your website. IMPORTANT: Include an image list and 3 page portfolio statement in printed form with submission URL.

Application Deadline

Friday, March 16, 2012

Award

All Summer Institute participants will be named Mary Gates Scholars and will receive a $4000 Mary Gates Research Scholarship award in two installments, one at the beginning of the Summer Institute (June 18) and again at the beginning of B-term (July 19).

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

University of Washington (Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma) 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.

The Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities

Information for Student Applicants