{"id":371,"date":"2021-09-24T16:14:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T16:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/engaged-learning\/butlersummerinstitute\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:15:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:15:31","slug":"butlersummerinstitute","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/butlersummerinstitute\/","title":{"rendered":"Butler Summer Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sidebar-menu \" aria-label=\"Site Menu\" id=\"page-nav\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sidebar-menu__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"sidebar-menu__header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sidebar-menu__headerLabel\">Academic Enrichment Menu<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__mobileToggle\" title=\"Toggle Menu\" :aria-expanded=\"mobileOpen\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"sidebar-menu__list\" v-show=\"mobileOpen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/academics\/engaged-learning\/scholarships-fellowships\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Prestigious Fellowships &#038; Scholarships<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/academics\/engaged-learning\/undergraduate-research\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Undergraduate Research &#038; Creative Activity Programs<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/engaged-learning\/butlersummerinstitute\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Butler Summer Institute<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/honors\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Honors Program<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/academics\/engaged-learning\/gerstein-fund\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Bruce &#038; Lucy Gerstein Holocaust Education Travel Fund<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/academics\/engaged-learning\/hendricks-fellows\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Hendricks Fellowship<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-research\/beckman-scholars\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Beckman Scholars<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper--hasSidebar\">\n\t\t\t<!-- content from editor -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content wysiwyg__contentContainer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-butler-summer-institute\">Butler Summer Institute<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/08093508\/bsi_approved.jpeg\" alt=\"butler summer institute graphic\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Butler Summer Institute (BSI) is the University&#8217;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.&nbsp;All full-time Butler University students who have&nbsp;not yet earned a baccalaureate or PharmD* degree are eligible to apply for the BSI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\" id=\"h-informational-bsi-meetings-for-participants-and-mentors\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-blue-color\">Informational BSI Meetings for Participants and Mentors<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, November 7, 2025 &#8211; 10:20\u201311:00 AM &#8211; GH 103<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, November 12, 2025 &#8211; 1:00\u20132:00 PM &#8211; LFH 136<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday, November 21, 2025 &#8211; 10:20\u201311 AM &#8211; GH 103<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Dr. Lewellyn (<a href=\"mailto:llewelly@butler.edu\">llewelly@butler.edu<\/a>) with any questions or to schedule an individual meeting to discuss the Butler Summer Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bsi-scholars-will\"><strong>BSI Scholars <\/strong>Will:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive a <strong>$4,500 award<\/strong> and <strong>free on-campus accommodations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in <strong>professional development opportunities<\/strong> throughout the Institute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in a <strong>transformational learning experience<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce <strong>work worthy of publication or presentation<\/strong> at international, national, or regional conferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to limited funding&nbsp;and the Program for Undergraduate Research Committee&#8217;s desire to fund as many projects as possible, students may only participate in the BSI program once&nbsp;during their tenure at Butler University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Pharmacy majors are encouraged to apply to the BSI as rising P2s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-professional-development-calendar-tbd\"><strong>Professional Development Calendar<\/strong>: TBD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-697776db75cda-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-697776db75cda_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-697776db75cda-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tImportant BSI Dates &amp; Deadlines\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-697776db75cda-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-697776db75cda-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-697776db75cda-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-red-color\"><strong>January 30, 2026, at noon<\/strong>:<\/mark> Proposals and Mentor Recommendation Forms are due<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By March 6, 2026<\/strong>: 2026 Awardees Announced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Butler Summer Institute &#8211; Scholars<\/strong>: May 18\u2013July 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-697776db75cda-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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You may access the fillable form via the link above, save it, and then merge it with your final proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/butleru.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PURCommittee2\/EQ4YqoN-ZbBNpOho4Nl_VmcBgCWjkY9w1oOk7g4jugQXUA?e=VkSrIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSI Application Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/butleru.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PURCommittee2\/ESnQseFck6NKpsibwcKe74QBfWAU_h1ksJNNjyH3NF1Q1w?e=mdFGaL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSI 2026 Research Proposal Packet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/butleru.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PURCommittee2\/IQAS9zDIILVeT6Nmn7w6KEsDAS7vvLJLbDQaDb_tJ6tTXK8?e=F9U7Qo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSI 2026 Creative Proposal Packet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bsi-faculty-mentor-recommendation\">BSI Faculty Mentor Recommendation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants must have their proposed faculty mentor complete a recommendation form by <strong>noon on January 30<\/strong>. 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Have you identified a specific contribution you can make to a scholarly conversation? Are you prepared to produce a creative work? If so, then BSI is a program you should definitely consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BSI Scholars are typically sophomores or juniors who have completed multiple courses related to the project topic, conducted research in one or more courses, and intend (or are required) to write a thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BSI Scholars do not act independently; thus, consider applying for BSI if you have the time to commit to your own research as well as being an active member in a community of scholars. The program begins mid-May and concludes mid-July. During those weeks, you will live in campus housing, share many meals with BSI students and mentors, participate in a service project, attend events around Indianapolis, work intensely on your project, present your project, and feel an amazing sense of accomplishment at the completion of the Institute. A key component, one you should not overlook, is that we expect you to show interest in the work of your colleagues, listen attentively when they talk about the trials and tribulations of their research, and speak as clearly and simply as possible about your own project that fascinates you but may be quite unfamiliar to others. In other words, be present, be engaged, and be open to all that BSI has to offer.&nbsp;<em>Your participation in BSI is considered to be a full-time job; thus, you may not participate in outside work or take classes during the BSI dates without prior agreement from the Director of the Summer Institute.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are confident there is a project you want to pursue and are certain you can devote the time to the Institute, then it&#8217;s time to ask: Who among the faculty is the best person to serve as my mentor on this project? For some, a faculty member may have already encouraged you to pursue BSI and so your question has been answered. For others, you may wish to consider mentors who have taught courses relevant to the project you plan to pursue; consider faculty who teach a research methods course, courses that have provided the historical background of your topic, or courses that provide the latest thinking on your topic. Given the nature of the solo project, it is essential that you have completed some combination of courses that focus on research methods, historical overviews, and contemporary perspectives related to your topic. In addition, those courses connect you to faculty who have the expertise you need from a mentor and, just as important, who share your interest in a particular area of inquiry. Those are the faculty you should meet with and talk to about the project you are considering. Ask them for feedback, let them steer you in the direction of a solid question, the right background material, and ultimately a feasible plan for your project. 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