Eckley Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Prestigious full-time summer research fellowship pairing students directly with faculty investigators to conduct publishable empirical research in STEM and social sciences.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled IWU student with min. 3.2 GPA
English language proficiency: Not applicable
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Comprehensive research proposal co-authored with faculty mentor
Recommendation letters: Faculty research sponsor letter

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $4,500 research stipend plus full campus room and board for 10 weeks of summer inquiry
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (Endowed undergraduate fellowship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

Official university details ↗IWU guide ↗Mentorship ↗Ask us — free ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Illinois Wesleyan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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