Dartmouth Engineering Summer Research Experience

Program Overview

The 8-week program, led by Dartmouth faculty, offers students mutually reinforcing experiences between the lab and the classroom with opportunities to:

• Engage in engineering research in one of Dartmouth's engineering program areas: Biological/Chemical, Biomedical, Electrical/Computer, Energy, Materials Science, and Mechanical/Operations/Systems Engineering.
• Access mentors and professional development resources for considering different career paths.

Who is eligible?

Non-Dartmouth science and engineering majors enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program are eligible to apply, including students who will graduate in 2025.

Students from non-research-oriented institutions, historically underserved students in science and engineering, as well as first-generation college students, are encouraged to apply.

Minimal Cost for Participants

Majority of the program's costs are covered by Dartmouth, including:

• Eight weeks of hands-on laboratory research experience in engineering
• Housing at Dartmouth
• Social gatherings and networking opportunities
• Faculty mentoring and professional development

What costs are not covered? 

Students are responsible for their own airfare and travel expenses, stipends, and health insurance. 

We strongly encourage students to obtain the financial support of their current institution for expenses not covered by the program.