About the Research Experience for Master’s Students Fellowship
The School of Information is hosting a 12-week intensive summer Research Experience for Master’s Students (REMS) from iSchool master’s programs, schools of library and information science, or related programs, June 1 – August 20, 2021. At this time, the program is planned to run in-person in Ann Arbor, Michigan but if not possible will still be facilitated virtually. (Please note that this program is only available to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.)
Develop your research skills with world-renowned faculty and in leading institutions on the U-M campus. The students selected for the 2021 summer program will engage in a variety of research projects and receive close mentorship as they investigate key issues in information science with UMSI faculty or practitioners. The REMS program supplements the experience in the research project with a broad range of educational and social activities that create a community of scholars among participating students. Students completing the program will be eligible to apply for funding to attend a conference to present their research project.
There are no required or expected skills needed to apply to REMS. All interested applicants, including those from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, are encouraged to apply. We give top priority to applicants from schools with limited research opportunities.
Participant benefits
- Participation in an original research project with leading University of Michigan faculty, libraries and archives on campus
- Develop research skills through one-on-one mentoring and instruction on research
- In-depth orientation on research in the information sciences and the responsible conduct in research and scholarship and weekly educational seminars
- Potential for funding to attend a conference to present findings
- $10,000 stipend
Application Details:
Application Open: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Application Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2021
Apply at umsi.info/mcompass.rems
Please send questions to umsi-rems@umich.edu.
This project was previously funded by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services RE-01-15-0086-15.