The Science Research Fellows program is an honors program for outstanding students interested in studying science and getting significant hands-on research experience as an undergraduate. Our prepares students to be top candidates for post-graduate study and a wide variety of careers in science. The program has four components:

First Year Research Experience
  • Work in a small group (6 or less) with a science professor to develop technical and communication skills for science research.
Student/faculty Collaborative Summer Research
  • Participate in a 10 week paid summer original research project during your first summer in the program under the direction of DePauw faculty mentor.
Research Internship
  • With the support of the SRF program, apply for additional internships at major research universities, government laboratories, top R&D companies, or continue your research at DePauw.
Senior Capstone Seminar
  • Discuss topics such as graduate school, careers in science, science education, science and society to integrate research experiences and major with plans for the future. Assume leadership roles for your future in science!

For additional information about the components of our program, see our Overview Page

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds the most discoveries, is not.....'Eureka!' (I found it!)....but....'That's funny.' Isaac Asimov