$2000 Student Summer Research Opportunity – Due March 22

Are you interested in getting PAID while gaining research experience? Kapi’olani Community College (KapCC) and Chaminade University (CUH) Title III partnered together to create a 10-week research internship program just for you. Research internships are a great way for you to boost your scholarship applications, find out what you want to do, and potentially get a better letter of recommendation. 

Summer Research Institute (SRI)

Program Dates: May 24 – August 6, 2021
Apply Here: Application Form Due March 22

Stipend: $2000

Students will work with a faculty mentor on an interdisciplinary project based on Native Hawaiian culture, ‘āina-based, or sustainability topics. Past students worked with faculty in English, history, HOST to research sustainable volunteer tourism, Native Hawaiian resilence during COVID-19, and how to put ʻulu on people’s dinner tables.  

Students from any discipline can apply, but preference is given to non-STEM students. Eligible students must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a sophomore at KapCC in Fall 2021;
  • Have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale;
  • Have at least one semester of undergraduate education remaining after completing the summer research institute.
  • Must be able to commit 20 hours/ week (includes doing independent research and can be a little flexible)

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are highly encouraged to apply. Peer mentors from the Ka Hiki Mai Scholars program are available to help you with your application. Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment HERE. In-person appointments will be at Chaminade and social distancing rules will be enforced. 

Contact Li-Anne Delavega at ldelaveg@hawaii.edu if you have any questions!