- Sponsor
- Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute
- Registration
- Submit your project by Jan. 18
- Contact
- Max Wallace
- mmw3@illinois.edu
- Originating Calendar
- IHSI Events
Submit your project for the 2027 Community-Academic Scholars (CAS) program. This campus-wide program benefits faculty and researchers by supporting their community-based research collaborations. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a local organization to address real-world challenges, please consider applying.
Accepted projects are matched with Illinois undergraduate research assistants based on their interests, experience, and abilities. During the 10-week summer experience, scholars work up to 20 hours per week with academic and community mentors, while the CAS program provides training, weekly meetings, and a $4,500 stipend to offset housing and other living expenses.
Explore the 2026 projects and 2026 I-SUMMER projects for examples of past research opportunities. View the recent information session recording to learn more about becoming an academic mentor and submitting your research project.
Submit your project by 11:59 p.m. on January 18, 2027.