The maximum faculty mentor compensation is $3,000, based on expected time commitment.
Faculty payments are supplemental pay and are subject to taxes and benefits.
Student Stipends
The total student stipend amount is based on the expected number of hours (based on best estimate by mentor) the student will perform research using a $14/hour wage rate. The maximum that can be requested per student team is $6,000.
A team can be 1 or more students.
Ex: Student A works 100 hrs= $1,400
Student B works 200 hrs= $2,800
Total student stipend=$4,200
To accept stipends, the student will be considered a WSU employee and must complete a W-2 Form and income tax will be withheld.
Students will be paid every 2 weeks.
Mentor Expectations
Identify student researcher(s)
Attend a mandatory orientation session May 6, 2024
Engage in an intensive summer research experience and mentor undergraduate students.
Complete periodic surveys and progress reports:
Mid-project evaluation of student progress
End of project evaluation of student progress and program survey
Student Expectations
Students must be WSU undergraduate students to be eligible.
Attend a mandatory orientation session May 6, 2024
Engage in an intensive summer research experience mentored by a full-time Weber State facuty member.
Practice goal-setting and critical self-reflection through research.
Complete periodic surveys and progress reports:
Mid-project self-evaluation
End of project self-evaluation and program survey
Present the research at the following regional conferences (exeptions may be made for graduating students):
Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 Research and Engagement Symposium
Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters (Spring 2025, date and location to be announced)
