DRI for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Annually, Davidson College invites undergraduate students who are rising juniors or seniors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to apply to participate in the Davidson Research Initiative (DRI).  

Review the DRI Summer 2025 Projects

Application Process

• Application materials must include:
  • Summer 2025 Application Form 
  • Official institutional transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation along with this form: HBCU Letter of Recommendation Form 
• Application should indicate the project(s) to which the student is applying in order of preference (if applying for more than one - in the Statement of Interest section)
• The application deadline is Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5 p.m.
• HBCU students accepted as DRI Summer Research Fellows will be expected to participate fully in the DRI Summer Research Program, as Davidson students would, meeting the same requirements and complying with all Davidson policies, including adhering to Davidson's Honor Code.
• If you have questions about the DRI program or the application process, please contact Roslyn Pozega at ropozega@davidson.edu.