Suzanne '55 and Dale Burger Summer Research Fellowship

With the generous support of a Whittier alumna and her husband, Whittier College has established the Suzanne '55 and Dale Burger Summer Research Fellowship which is designed for undergraduates of any major to engage in a substantial academic research or creative project with a faculty mentor in any area of study.

At the conclusion of their projects, Burger Fellows will be required to submit a final product that demonstrates the outcome of their fellowship activity. For research fellowships, this typically will take the form of a research paper; for other projects, Fellows are required to submit a comparable final product, approved by their project mentor (e.g., a film, sculpture). In addition, each Burger Fellow is encouraged to make an oral presentation at URSCA Day at Whittier or a comparable campus forum. Fellows are highly encouraged to submit their work for publication in an academic journal, or to make a presentation at other academic conferences.

Eligibility Criteria

  • First-years, sophomores, or juniors in good academic standing
  • A minimum 3.0 GPA

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by the selection committee based on:

  • The academic promise of the applicant
  • The feasibility of the project
  • The likelihood of successfully completing the project within the proposed time frame
  • The fit between the project and the student’s academic and/or career goals

Benefits

  • A stipend of $5,000 for summer research
  • Up to $500 for supplies, travel, or other project- related expenses
  • A $1,500 augmenting scholarship upon completion of the project

Application Documents