Student Application Process

General requirements:

• Original thought and in your own writing - do not copy work from the mentor’s work
• Up to 6 pages, inclusive of title page and references
• Double-spaced
• Uploaded as a PDF using the following format: LastName_FirstName_SSRP 2026_Proposal

The proposal format should follow the guidelines for the program you are applying for:

• Provost Summer Undergraduate Research Grant (PSURG)
  For students conducting research in the biological, chemistry and social sciences (especially psychological sciences and anthropology)
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
  For students conducting research related to Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics (STEM)
• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) has two options for proposal formats: 
  • For students pursuing traditional research 
  • For students pursuing volunteer internships or creative work 

Students are encouraged to visit the CWRU Career Lab for resume support and review. We encourage students to include their involvement in student groups and leadership activities, in addition to any research and/or work experience.

Resumes should be uploaded as a PDF using the following format:

LastName_FirstName_SSRP 2026_Resume

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their faculty mentor submits a letter of recommendation via CampusGroups by February 15, 2026. Student applications are not complete until the recommendation is received.

Please provide your faculty mentor with the link to the SSRP Faculty Mentor Recommendation Instructions, along with your NetID (abc123).

Instructions for SSRP Faculty Mentor Recommendation