Information for Applicants

Program Dates

June 22nd - August 21st, 2009

Learn more about the 2009 theme, "Shifting Empires: Critical Imperial Studies in the Americas and Beyond" and the faculty.

Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2009 Summer Institute. Thanks to all the students who applied.

Please note that the application must include the following:

Completed Student Application Form
A response to the prompt of no more than 500 words.
An unofficial copy of your most recent transcript.
A letter of recommendation from a University of Washington faculty member familiar with your coursework and/or prior research experience (you may not submit a letter from a graduate student assistant or teaching assistant).

And either:

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

or

A work sample: portfolio of digital images (maximum height or width 1240 pixels, file format must be .jpg, 300 dpi), PDF files, and/or video/sound clips. Submission format should be a universally read CD/DVD or the URL for your website. Include an image list and a 3-page portfolio statement in printed form with submission.

Please send one sealed letter of recommendation and five copies of your completed application form, the response to the prompt, and the required supplementary materials by Friday, March 13th, 2009 at 5pm to:

Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities
University of Washington
Undergraduate Research Program, Box 352803
Center for Experiential Learning
120 Mary Gates Hall
Seattle, WA 98195-2803

Application Deadline

Friday, March 13, 2009

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 22) and again at the beginning of B-term (July 23).

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.