2012 Summer Research Program
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many days and hours per week are students expected to work?
A: Your weekly, daily, and hourly commitment to the SRP will vary depending on the project you are working on. Time expectations typically range from 10 to 40 hours per week depending on the project. Days and times are usually flexible, and your time commitment is worked out with your research professor at times that are mutually convenience for the mentor and other students working on the project. SRP students may not work more than 40 hours per week.
Q: Are start and end dates flexible?
A: Yes. Although the SRP is structured around a 12 week summer session C term, start and end dates can vary depending on student availability, project requirements, and availability of the faculty research mentor.
Q: How much money will student researchers earn in the SRP?
A: SRP student researchers will be paid hourly wages of approximately $9/hr but can vary slightly based on experience, student status as a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student, and whether your summer salary is paid for by externally funded grants with specific requirements for hourly wages.
Q: Why register for a research course?
A: Depending on your major and institution, many majors have a research requirement which can be fulfilled through a summer research course experience. In addition, for Monmouth University undergraduate students and students from a number of other colleges or universities, completion of a summer research course can be used to satisfy experiential education or internship requirements. A major advantage of earning credit for your research experience is that this experience would be included on your academic transcripts, and research course credits are of value when applying to graduate and professional programs or when applying for a job. Research course provides further academic credentials for the research experience and for many transfer schools implies a particular rigor to the experience.
Q: What is the discount rate for summer credits? What is the cost for on-campus housing?
A: Please refer to the Summer at Monmouth Web site for updated information.
Q: Does the SRP pay for student housing on campus?
A: No, the SRP does not pay for student housing on campus.
Q. Are high school students eligible for university housing?
A. High school students must be 18 to be able to stay in university housing.
