Application Review Procedures
A Beckman Scholars Faculty Committee will evaluate the applications, interview the top candidates and determine the awardees. Beckman Scholars will be selected based on their academic records, written and oral communication skills, personal character and potential to be outstanding leaders in science-related careers. There is a strong preference for students who aim to pursue a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, the biological and medical sciences or a related field. Beckman Scholars will be announced by April 6, 2018.
Beckman Faculty Mentors
Rae Anderson, Ph.D. - Department of Physics
Anthony Bell, Ph. D - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Jessica Bell, Ph. D - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lauren Benz, Ph.D. - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Timothy Clark, Ph.D. - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
David De Haan, Ph.D. - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Peter Iovine, Ph.D. - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Geoffrey Morse, Ph.D. - Department of Biology
Joseph Provost, Ph.D. - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Joan Schellinger, Ph. D - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Research Scholars
Beckman Scholars conducting research over the summer are considered Research Scholars and are eligible for:
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Reduced on-campus housing (information about reduced summer housing can be found in the next section)
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Professional Development workshops and seminars^
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Networking and Community Building events and activities^
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Leadership seminars and activities^
^ A calendar can be found on the Research Scholars webpage
Post-Award Changes
SURE project awards cannot be changed once awarded. Only the student who submitted an approved proposal is allowed to receive SURE grant funds. Substitution of a different student or students onto an already-awarded grant project is not allowed. If the student is unable to carry out the project, the award is to be declined.
The faculty mentor and the student are jointly responsible for beginning and continuing work as described in the approved project, including the agreed upon start date and length of work. Any significant changes in student or faculty participation should be reported to the Office of Undergraduate Research (for example, changes of more than one week for a 10 week project and start/stop date).
Distribution of Awards
The philosophy of the SURE program review committee will be to fund as many viable student projects as possible. The number of proposals has been rising every year, while available funds for awards have generally remained at the same level. Past funding rates have been around 50%.
Students conducting research as part of the SURE program are 1) not considered employees, 2) do not report hours worked and 3) will receive a stipend. Additionally, the Office of Undergraduate Research will be enrolling SURE Scholars*^ into an Undergraduate Research 496 course (UGRS 496).
*current/continuing USD students only
^If you are already enrolled in courses for the summer please email ugresearch@sandiego.edu immediately, as this may impact you.
Getting Paid:
Undergraduate researchers will be paid once a month, and students are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit to avoid delays in payment.
***IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID IMPLICATIONS***
Only applicable if you are currently receiving financial aid:
This award will be part of your overall financial aid package. Listed below is the amount of funding you can receive for summer 2018 (based on housing), anything above the amounts listed below MAY impact your academic year financial aid package. If you have any concerns about the impact of the award, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at onestop@sandiego.edu.
At home: $1,006/month
Off campus: $1,793/month
On campus: $1,858/month (actual will vary depending on housing selected or any special rates assessed for summer)
Taxes:
Student stipends are taxable and subject to withholding. Please contact the Payroll Office at 619-260-4818 for more information about possible exemption from withholding.
Housing:
All SURE Scholars are eligible for a discounted on-campus housing rate (50%).
Students will work directly with Residential Life to make their housing arrangements and all questions regarding summer housing should be directed to Residential Life.
In order to be eligible for the 50% discount rate, be sure to add "summer research scholar" and "SURE Scholar" in the comment section of the housing application.
Earliest move-in date: Saturday, June 2, 2018
Latest move-out Date: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Rate: $18/day (multiple occupancy)