The deadline to apply for the Summer Research & Innovation Program is Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:59 PM (midnight).
Applications for Summer 2024 is now open!
Application Overview
Decision about which opportunities you will apply
Choose up to 4 opportunities (strongly recommend 4)
Rank according to your preference
Resume (1 page maximum and PDF format)
The same resume must be submitted for all 4 opportunity applications
Common Essays (2 essays)
The same common essay response must be submitted into all 4 opportunity applications
Opportunity-Specific Essays (500 words or less)
Written by the instructor leading each opportunity
Application Tips
Draft essays in a Google Doc to (1) have an organized way to keep track of application progress and (2) ensure that you don't lose progress if the application doesn't save.
When essays are finalized, copy into your application
Easier to share and receive feedback via comments!
Follow the instructions provided for each of the components of the application
Start early and give yourself time to complete
Seek feedback from others, read aloud to hear what you are writing
Be informed about the program you're applying to and authentic to yourself
Application Instructions
The application will open on Thursday, October 26th
The Survey Monkey link will take you to a page with the 34-ish applications from SRIP and Mentorship
Choose up to 4 program applications to complete and submit
Draft, edit, and finalize your essays in a separate Google Doc and paste into the application
Start the application, save it if you need to come back to finish it
Finish and submit the application by the deadline on Monday, November 6th
Receive the confirmation that your application has been submitted
Resources for Application Questions
Survey Monkey Application Platform Questions (Technical)
Program, essays/resume questions, etc.
Durham-hosted: Dr. Shoemaker (shoemaker@ncssm.edu)
Morganton-hosted: Coach Gaffney (collyn.gaffney@ncssm.edu)
Resume Guidelines (1 page maximum, PDF format)
Purpose of resume IS...
To assist faculty to quickly see the skills and experiences you want to emphasize, instead of adding more essay responses
To challenge you to describe your skills and abilities, and not simply list clubs, awards, or accomplishments.
Purpose of resume is NOT...
To judge previous research/job experience; Most students have limited to no research experience; if you do have experience, like other extracurriculars or academics, it should be listed.
To judge style or design. Plain and boring is good
Resume Support & Resources
Resume Workshop: Showcase Your Skills (Slideshow link)
NOTE: The recording is from last year and may include reference to the final format or other minor items that have been updated this year.
Resume Instructions for the Application for SRIP/Mentorship (Class of 2024)Common Essay Guidelines (2 essays)
What are the Common Essays?
COMMON ESSAY #1: Explain your reasons (the primary reason) for wanting to participate in the overall SRIP/Mentorship Program for 2024.
COMMON ESSAY #2: Create a bulleted list with the title of any additional opportunities that you would be interested in participating in if you could rank more than 4 opportunities. List in order of your preference. And leave this prompt blank if you are not interested in any additional opportunities. NOTE: This Common Essay #2 response will only be utilized if you are not accepted to an opportunity. If left blank, it is assumed that you do not wish to be considered for any additional SRIP/Mentorship opportunities outside of those you applied for.
Who will read these essays?
All reviewers for all opportunities
Common Support & Resources
Application Essay Writing (Application Essay Writing Recording)
NOTE: The recording is from last year and may include reference to essay questions that have been updated or are not included this year.
Specific Essays (500 words or less)
What are the Specific Essays?
Essays written specific by the instructor leading the opportunity
How you can express your interest in a particular program
Who will read these essays?
Only reviewers for that specific opportunity
M&R directors (Dr. Shoemaker and Coach Gaffney)
Tips
Learn as much as possible about the opportunity you are applying for
For SRIP: Reach out to the NCSSM instructor directly with questions
For Mentorship: Contact the Mentorship instructors or Directors
Specific Essays Support & Resources
Application Essay Writing (Application Essay Writing Recording)
NOTE: The recording is from last year and may include reference to essay questions that have been updated or are not included this year.
Opportunities Catalog for Durham-hosted SRIP/Mentorship Programs (Class of 2025)Specific Essays: SRIP/Mentorship Morganton '24