DRI for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø invites undergraduate students who are rising juniors or seniors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in our region to apply to participate in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Research Initiative (DRI).
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Research Initiative is a mentored undergraduate research training program held on the campus of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø each summer. The program lasts for four to ten weeks (project dependent) from mid-May until early August. Participating students are paired with a Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø faculty member who will collaborate with and mentor them on an independent research project. Participants receive a stipend of $600 per week to support their housing and living expenses, and up to $1,000 for project-related supplies or travel. On campus housing is also available upon request at the same rates charged for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students.
Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
Application Materials
Your application must include:
- Summer 2026 Application Form
- Resume or CV
- Official institutional transcript
- Two letters of recommendation, each accompanied by this form: HBCU Letter of Recommendation Form
Applications should review the list of possible projects and indicate in the application up to 3 projects/faculty that the student would be interested in working with over the summer. Please note the order of preference if applying for more than one.
Please note: HBCU students accepted as DRI Summer Research Fellows will be expected to participate fully in the DRI Summer Research Program, as Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students would, meeting the same requirements and complying with all Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø policies, including adhering to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Honor Code.
If you have questions about the DRI-HBCU program or the application process, please contact Roslyn Pozega at ropozega@davidson.edu.