DRI for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Davidson College 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 Davidson Research Initiative (DRI).

The Davidson Research Initiative is a mentored undergraduate research training program held on the campus of Davidson College each summer. The program lasts for four to ten weeks (project dependent) from mid-May until early August. Participating students are paired with a Davidson College 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 Davidson students.

Application Deadline: March 16, 2026

Application Materials

Your application must include:

• Summer 2026 Application Form
• Resume or CV
• Official institutional transcript
• Two letters of recommendation, each accompanied by this form: HBCU Letter of Recommendation 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 Davidson students would, meeting the same requirements and complying with all Davidson policies, including adhering to Davidson's Honor Code.

If you have questions about the DRI-HBCU program or the application process, please contact Roslyn Pozega at ropozega@davidson.edu.