Funding Opportunities

The physics department fully funds all approved student research projects, covering the costs of all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. The physics department also covers all travel, lodging and meal expenses for any student it sends on its behalf to a regional or national conference.

Several funding options exist for students seeking salary for a research experience during the summer term. Students interested in obtaining funding should contact the chair of the physics department early in the Spring semester.

Hauck Research Grants

Through the generous support of the Hauck Foundation, the physics department typically offers three research fellowships every summer term. The award pays students a $3,800 stipend for a 10 week, full time research commitment. During the summer, students work closely with a faculty advisor on a research project of interest to them. Students are expected to present the results of their efforts at the Xavier Summer Research Symposium.

Borcer Research Grants

Through the generous support of the Borcer Fund, the physics department typically offers one research fellowship every summer term. The award pays students a $3,500 stipend for a 10 week, full time research commitment. During the summer, students work closely with a faculty advisor on a research project of interest to them. Students are expected to present the results of their efforts at the Xavier Summer Research Symposium.

Hourly Research Program

The physics department typically hires 1 – 3 students each summer to work on research with a faculty advisor. Students can work as many hours as fits their schedule, but cannot exceed a total of 400 hours for the summer. The flexibility of this program allows students to couple a summer research experience with other activities such as summer course work or a study abroad program.