All currently enrolled undergraduate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students who identify with Native American, Native Hawaiian\/Pacific Islander, or Alaska Native<\/strong> heritage are encouraged to apply for the Researcher Award and\/or the Summer Peer Mentor and Community Assistant Position below. The Researchers and Peer Mentor form a living and learning community on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus during the Summer First 5-week Session. The Researcher award includes the cost of tuition for 3 credits of independent research with a faculty mentor, a single room in the Honors Residential Hall, and a meal plan. All participants engage in community-building activities including a Guest Speaker Series, Research Roundtables, and a formal Luncheon and Research Showcase\u00a0 – all while receiving guidance and support from their cohort and from other members of tribal, local, and campus communities. Request a Discovery Zoom Session<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nOnline Application for Student Researchers<\/a>\u00a0 is CLOSED and will reopen February 2025.
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\nOnline Application for the Student Summer Peer Mentor and Community Assistant is CLOSED and will reopen February 2025 in Handshake<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n