Who is eligible to apply?
All registered Hopkins undergraduates in the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, the Peabody Institute, and the Whiting School of Engineering (freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors that are NOT graduating prior to May of the academic year of the award) in good academic standing (i.e. not on academic probation, suspension, or leave for any reason) are eligible.
HOUR especially encourages applications from students from underserved backgrounds (e.g. first-generation students, low-income backgrounds), students who are underrepresented in their field of study, and/or those who may not have previously had an opportunity for a research experience.
How many professors can I pick?
Students can select no more than 3 professors (in no particular ranking order) of interest. They do not need to be related to your major/ minor. If you are only interested in working with a specific professor, only select that one! See link to proposed summer projects in Program Details, above (projects are still being added, so be sure to check back before submitting your application).
What is required to apply?
- Basic information for the online application (name, JHU email, cell number, anticipated year of graduation, mailing address, major/s)
- Your one-page resume (see HOUR Tips: Research Resume Best Practices)
- Personal Statement/s aimed to each unique BDP faculty/ project you are applying to (see HOUR Tips: Personal Statements Best Practices)
Format: single page, 1 inch margins, single or double spaced, sans serif font (like Arial or Calibri). Save each statement as a PDF using the following naming convention: BDP last name_your last name.pdf
Can I apply to and or receive HOUR opportunities more than once?
Yes, you are encouraged to continue to apply to our programs throughout your undergraduate career at Hopkins. Projects evolve, interests change, and HOUR wants to encourage your exploration. In the case of “tied” review scores in an individual program cycle, preference will be given to students that have not previously received funding through HOUR programs.
What is the time commitment?
BDP awardees are expected to work full-time (35-40 hours per week, as determined by the standard operations of the host BDP and project team) for a 10-week period over summer (generally June 1 – Aug 15, but flexible to accommodate needs of mentor and awardee).
Is there a formal product due at the end of the project?
Yes, all HOUR program recipients are expected to present their project at Fall DREAMS immediately after their summer award. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis after the recipient contacts the HOUR office about a conflict.
If I choose to accept a different program I applied to (whether internal or external to JHU) taking place during the same time frame as this program, can I defer this award to a future period (academic year or summer)?
No, we do not allow anyone selected for a specific cohort to defer to a future period. With limited funding available, this would not be fair to the applicants in those future cycles. All students are encouraged to apply for a future cycle should you choose not to accept the award for any reason. Your new application would then go through the review cycle with all other applicants as a new submission with no preference given.