Can I submit more than one project?
You are welcome to submit more than one project, but please be mindful of the level of commitment that running multiple projects could entail. Projects should be beneficial to supervisors too, and not represent a burden over the summer months!
Can I submit a project for more than one student?
When completing the online form you will be asked whether your project would be suitable for only one student or for multiple students. The number of students that can be funded for a particular project will depend on the total number of projects and the number of students applying. All submitted projects should be able to operate with one student only, even if multiple participants would be advantageous.
Can students suggest their own ideas for projects?
Yes – in the ‘responsive’ mode, students can propose a programme of research to be supervised by a King’s Fellow, College Research Associate or University Faculty member. This applies to both the Gatsby and King’s Summer Research Programmes. We encourage supervisors to reach out to students who they think might be particularly interested in or would benefit from such summer projects.
Academic members of staff supervising a student-led project will be asked to write in support of an individual student’s application.
Where should the projects take place?
Students will be expected to remain in Cambridge for the duration of their project, even if the project can be carried out remotely. Projects which require the student to be away from Cambridge for more than a week will not normally be considered.
When will I know if my proposal has been accepted, and students confirmed?
Students will be encouraged to contact the supervisor to find out more before they apply formally. Once the application deadline for students has passed, supervisors can then indicate which students would be suitable for their project. A small committee will consider all the applications together, with all the information to hand, and the students (and corresponding supervisors) will be notified. This stage of the process will be completed by the end of March.
Is there anything to help students prepare for the projects?
A welcome event will be held after the end of Easter Term to launch the programme. A number of workshops and events will take place throughout the summer to help the students gain additional skills and to foster interaction with others on the research programme.
Is there any funding available for research expenses?
No, we are not able to routinely provide funding for research expenses.
What happens after the projects finish?
Participating students will be expected to write a short report about their work once it has been completed.
In October an Undergraduate Research Showcase will be held in College, where the students will share their research in the form of a short talk or poster presentation. We encourage supervisors to attend, and Lord Sainsbury and representatives from the Gatsby Foundation will also be invited.
