Program Details

The Office of Undergraduate Research at Weber State University offers a summer research program for students and faculty mentors. The goal of this program is to provide financial incentive for faculty and students to participate in research projects in a variety of disciplines. All types of scholarship are encouraged and eligible for support. Project ideas can be faculty or student driven. If you have any questions, such as unique situations that might arise in your research, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Sandquist (esandquist@weber.edu).

Faculty mentor and student applications are due March 20, 2026. Awards will be announced within 2 weeks of the submission deadline.

  • Projects from all departments and colleges are encouraged and supported. 

  • One student per mentor.

  • Faculty may apply for $6,000 to support mentor compensation and student award. At least half ($3,000) of the funds must be awarded to the student, with the remainder for the research mentor.

  • The student(s) will be considered a WSU employee and must complete a W-2 Form, and income tax may be withheld.  

  • Faculty stipends are supplemental pay and are subject to taxes and benefits.

 

Expectations

Faculty mentors will:

  • Engage in an intensive summer research experience and mentor undergraduate students.

  • Complete periodic surveys and progress reports:

    • Mid-project evaluation of student progress

    • End of project evaluation of student progress and program survey

  • Supervise student presentations at the WSU Research and Engagement Symposium (Fall 2026 or Spring 2027) and Spring 2027 Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters annual meeting (date and location TBA). OUR will cover student registration.



 

Student researchers will:

  • Engage in an intensive summer research experience mentored by a full-time Weber State faculty member.

  • Practice goal-setting and critical self-reflection through research.

  • Complete periodic surveys and progress reports:

    • Mid-project self-evaluation

    • End of project self-evaluation and program survey

  • Present the research at the following regional conferences (exceptions may be made for graduating students):

    • Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 Research and Engagement (OUR) Symposium

    • Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters (Spring 2027, date and location to be announced)

      • Student registration fee will be covered by OUR.

 

Direct all questions to Dr. Therese Cavlovic at tcavlovic@weber.edu.

 

Funding for this program is made possible through a generous grant received from the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters.