MRA Summer Research Experience fir Emerging Research Institutions (RER)

The RER program connects faculty and students from Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs) with Mississippi Research University collaborators for a collaborative summer research experience.   

Program Overview

Target Participants: ERI faculty mentors and eligible undergraduate ERI students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors; rising freshmen and graduating seniors are not eligible).   

Collaborative Structure: Pairs ERI faculty and students with a collaborator at one of the four major Mississippi research universities to advance ongoing research projects.   

Funding & Support:

• Students: Receive a $7,000 stipend plus housing and food support.

• ERI Mentors: Receive a $2,000 stipend and a $2,500 travel allowance.

• Host Research Institution: Receives $2,000 in research supplies for the host at one of the four major MS research institutions.

Application Requirements: Applicants must provide contact details, institutional affiliations, the faculty member's research background (graduate school, post-doc, and current position), details on a Mississippi Research University collaborator (if already identified), and a brief description of the proposed research project.   

Career Impact: The application asks participants to outline how the experience will distinctly enhance the professional career of both the ERI faculty mentor and the ERI student. 

MRA Contacts:

Nathan Hammer: nhammer@olemiss.edu

Deadline: 

February 22nd, 2027