Butler Summer Institute

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The Butler Summer Institute (BSI) is the University’s preeminent undergraduate research program that allows students to pursue a significant research question, contribute to a scholarly conversation, or produce creative work while being mentored by a faculty member and supported by a peer community comprised of equally enthusiastic student researchers and artists. All full-time Butler University students who have not yet earned a baccalaureate or PharmD* degree are eligible to apply for the BSI.

Butler Summer Institute has two program tracks available (Butler Summer Institute Scholars OR Butler Summer Institute Intensive):

 Scholars will:
  • Receive a $4,500 award and free on-campus accommodations
  • Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the Institute
  • Engage in a transformational learning experience
  • Produce work worthy of publication or presentation at international, national, or regional conferences

Intensive will:

  • Receive a $4000 award
  • Have opportunities for professional development
  • Have a more flexible schedule
  • Engage in a transformational learning experience
  • Produce work worthy of publication or presentation at international, national, or regional conferences

Due to limited funding and the Program for Undergraduate Research Committee’s desire to fund as many projects as possible, students may only participate in the BSI program once during their tenure at Butler University.

*Pharmacy majors are encouraged to apply to the BSI as rising P2s.