{"id":10787,"date":"2026-09-28T17:32:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-environment-forestry-natural-sciences\/?p=10787"},"modified":"2026-09-28T20:29:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T20:29:23","slug":"deans-distinguished-fellowship-2027-spend-your-summer-doing-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-environment-forestry-natural-sciences\/deans-distinguished-fellowship-2027-spend-your-summer-doing-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean\u2019s Distinguished Fellowship 2027 | Spend Your Summer Doing Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/heading-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/heading-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-1.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/heading-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-1-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/heading-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-1-1024x433.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/heading-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-1-1536x650.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/heading-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-1-766x324.jpg 766w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn your curiosity into a research project with the <strong>Dean\u2019s Distinguished Fellowship<\/strong>, CEFNS\u2019s premier undergraduate summer research experience. During <strong>Summer 2027<\/strong>, selected Fellows will spend <strong>10 weeks<\/strong> working one-on-one with a CEFNS faculty mentor on an original research project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Dean\u2019s Distinguished Fellowship for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may be a good fit if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are a sophomore, junior, or senior in the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are interested in exploring a research question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to work one-on-one with a CEFNS faculty mentor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can commit to the 10-week Summer 2027 program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As a Dean\u2019s Distinguished Fellow, you\u2019ll receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$11,000 in summer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-on-one mentorship from a CEFNS faculty member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly Monday Mentor Lunches with other Fellows and faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The opportunity to present your work at a summer research symposium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications open January 2027 and are due February 12, 2027. The best thing you can do now? Start connecting with a potential faculty mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>[APPLICATION INFORMATION \u2013 BUTTON]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Could Your Summer Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Fellow, you\u2019ll spend 10 weeks focused on a research question that interests you. You\u2019ll work closely with your faculty mentor, develop hands-on research skills, connect with students and faculty across CEFNS, and share your work at the end-of-summer research symposium. The experience can help you prepare for graduate school, future research opportunities and your career after NAU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to wait until applications open to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fall:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think about a topic or question you\u2019d like to explore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore research happening across CEFNS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a faculty member whose research interests you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reach out and ask about working together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin developing a research idea for your application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You do not need to have everything figured out before contacting a faculty member. A conversation is a great place to start.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>October\u2013December 2026<\/strong><br>Explore research opportunities and connect with a potential faculty mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>January 2027<\/strong><br>Applications open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>February 12, 2027<\/strong><br>Application deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 2027<\/strong><br>Fellows selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summer 2027<\/strong><br>Spend 10 weeks conducting your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fellows are responsible for arranging and paying for their own housing during the 10-week program. Housing is <strong>not included<\/strong> with the fellowship. Selected Fellows will receive information about on-campus and off-campus summer housing options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Get Started?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Summer 2027 research experience can start now. Find a faculty mentor, start exploring your research interests and prepare to apply in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>[APPLICATION INFORMATION \u2013 BUTTON]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about the fellowship, eligibility or application process? Contact the <strong>CEFNS Dean\u2019s Office<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:cefnsdeansoffice@nau.edu\"><strong>cefnsdeansoffice@nau.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/finale-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/finale-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/finale-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/finale-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-1024x260.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/finale-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-1536x389.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/finale-headerfor-BLOG-DDF_Student_Poster_Summer_2027.pdf-4-765x194.jpg 765w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turn your curiosity into a research project with the Dean\u2019s Distinguished Fellowship, CEFNS\u2019s premier undergraduate summer research experience. During Summer 2027, selected Fellows will spend 10 weeks working one-on-one with a CEFNS faculty mentor on an original research project. Is the Dean\u2019s Distinguished Fellowship for you? 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