Stamps Scholars Program

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is partnering with the national Stamps Scholars Program to help provide financial support to exceptional students who exemplify leadership, scholarship and service within the creative and research spaces.

Students who are eligible for and receive a Stamps Scholarship will receive up to $10,000, which can be used to supplement student hourly pay, travel expenses, conferences and equipment. In addition to financial support, each scholarship recipient will be able to participate in weekly seminars hosted by the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, and OVPR will help support community building through small group activities.

Each awardees will be awarded up to $10,000. $6K must be used to support the paid summer fellowship. Students earn a stipend for their research, working anywhere from 20 - 40 hours/week. Hourly rate is based on a 10 week summer program, 40hrs a week. The remaining $4K can be used during the academic year to support the student pay, travel, conferences, and equipment. 

The U-M student must be sophomore or junior status. Students must be connected with a mentor who is actively working on a project that the student can take part in. All research and creative projects university wide will be considered

Student Information 

• Name, Student ID, email, etc. are all pulled from the U-M Student Data warehouse.  Thus, there is no need to ask those questions. 
  
• Students permanent address.
• Students major.
• Update drop-down field on:  When do you expect to graduate? (This program is not open to graduating seniors)
• Resume outlining: Leadership, service, and activity record.
• Letter of recommendations (2): One must be from the mentor.
• Mentor Information

Research Description

• Describe your proposed research project, aspects could include the methods and goals, facilities and location, timeline. What are the new knowledge or creative elements?  Where do the challenges lie and how will you attempt to overcome them?  How will this project have an impact on both you and society? (700-2000 characters)

Personal Statement  (500-1000 words recommended) with an opportunity to answer the following questions:

• What prior experience or work have you done in this area? Describe your relationship with the sponsor/mentor.
• Why is the timing right for this summer experience?
• What experiences have you had that would make you stand out as a candidate for this project and program?
• As a part of the Stamps Scholars Program, you will be joining a network of research fellows and mentors. What type of experiences and skills would you bring to our community?

Upload: PDF copy of official transcript

Current Program

Budget

Budget Justification

Once a student completes the application, a link will be sent to the student's mentor so they can complete the Mentor Supplementary Funding form. 

Stamps Candidate Interviews:  In February, Stamps Scholars Program finalists will be required to meet with a Stamps Scholars representative to discuss each candidate's application. These interviews will take place via Zoom, Facetime or Skype. Students will be notified of the interview via email and are encouraged to check their emails often for the invite. Applicants are expected to be familiar with the Stamps Scholars Program. More information pertaining to this program can be found by visiting the Stamps Scholar links.