Clark Summer Research Program Frequently Asked Questions
Program Application
- What are the requirements for the Clark Summer Research Program?
- What age must you be to be accepted into the program? Can continuing high school students apply?
- I am a current UT Dallas freshman, can I apply?
- I am in high school, can I apply?
- What is required on the application?
- I am not a US citizen, can I still apply?
- I completed my application on March 1, when will I hear back?
- The deadline has passed, can I still apply?
- Will I receive an email if I’m not accepted?
Application Supporting Documentation
- What is the recommendation letter deadline?
- How do I know if my recommendation letter was received? What happens if you do not receive my recommendation letter?
- I applied, but my recommender did not receive a request for a recommendation?
- I completed my application on or before March 1, but my recommendation letter was not submitted on time. What should I do?
- My science/computer science teacher does not know me best, will you accept a recommendation from another teacher or counselor?
- What if I moved and my new science teacher does not know me?
- I cannot upload my transcript or resume, where can I send it?
Program Length and Time Commitment
- How long is the program? Do I have to attend all the days?
- I graduate after the program starts, can I still participate?
- I cannot attend the full session or I need to miss two/three weeks. Can I still participate?
- What is the time commitment? Is it like school where we have to go every day during the week?
- Would I be allowed to work or take courses during the program?
- How much freedom would we have during the program? Are there commitments outside of the 40 hour work week?
- How much time is spent in lab?
- How strict are lab hours?
After Admission Questions
- I’ve been accepted, what’s next?
- Who do I contact in case of an emergency?
- Do I need to bring an id?
- What should I bring?
- I received an email for TEAMS, do I have to join?
- What is SPUR? Is it mandatory? Why is it mandatory?
Finances and Scholarship
- Do you have to be an AES recipient or National Merit Scholar to participate?
- I am an AES recipient/National Merit Scholar/Terry Scholar, does this affect my scholarship?
- Do those participating in the program pay a fee or any other costs? Does it cost to attend?
- Are room and board covered for the duration of this program?
- How much is the stipend?
- Do I need to bring money?
Research and Labs
- Does the research field you choose in the application have to be related to your major? Is there any way to do research outside of my major?
- How are research projects assigned? How does lab placement work?
- Should I find a lab to work in?
- I am hoping to be able to participate in the 2022 summer research program, and I was wondering if I should already have a specific research topic stated in my application?
- What level of knowledge should we come into the lab with?
- What is the dress code?
Housing and Commuting Information and Options
- If I live in the Dallas area what are the options? Can I choose to commute or live on campus?
- I’m commuting, where will I park?
- If I live on campus, do I need a car? Can I bring a car?
- Is it possible to see the housing before I arrive?
- A friend and I were both accepted, can we room together?
- What is gender inclusive housing?
- When will I move in/out?
- What do I need to bring if I’m living on campus?
- What is a Clark PA?
- What do I need for my dorm?