DRI for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Ä¢¹½TV 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 Ä¢¹½TV Research Initiative (DRI).
The Ä¢¹½TV Research Initiative is a mentored undergraduate research training program held on the campus of Ä¢¹½TV each summer. The program lasts for four to ten weeks (project dependent) from mid-May until early August. Participating students are paired with a Ä¢¹½TV 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 Ä¢¹½TV students.
Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
Application Materials
Your application must include:
- Resume or CV
- Official institutional transcript
- Two letters of recommendation, each accompanied by this 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 Ä¢¹½TV students would, meeting the same requirements and complying with all Ä¢¹½TV policies, including adhering to Ä¢¹½TV's Honor Code.
If you have questions about the DRI-HBCU program or the application process, please contact Roslyn Pozega at ropozega@davidson.edu.