In this rigorous field study, you will travel to London, England, during the first two weeks of May to access resources unavailable in the United States and to enrich your independent spring and summer term-long research.
Participants will be immersed in an innovative urban center—the most populous capital of Western Europe and one of the world’s global cities—as well as a community of their peers, undergraduates dedicated to independently designed research projects. The city of London and the Field Studies program empower you to not only improve your research project, but also to see it and yourself in an international context.
In pre- and post-trip meetings with your peers, you also will discuss the thematic similarities and differences between your diverse projects. While you will conduct the majority of your study independently, at locations decided by you and a faculty mentor, planned cultural activities and daily group discussions will enhance your project.
London Field Studies Information Sessions
During the info session, the OUR staff will explain the application process and overall program expectations for this London Field Studies. The location for the in-person session is Cathedral 324.
- Register for the In-Person Session on September 18 @ 12 PM
- Register for the Zoom Session on September 24 @ 12 PM
Who Should Apply?
Any Dietrich School and College of General Studies (CGS) undergraduate who:
- Wants to engage with a scholarly community and collaborate with peers and faculty
- Has a faculty sponsor within the project discipline responsible for oversight of the project
Application Materials
- Research Proposal: Write a 3-4 page description of the proposed research project, specifically explaining how two weeks of research in London at the end of the spring term will enhance the project. The description should be typed, double-spaced, in 12-point font and using 1-inch margins. No more than four pages should be submitted (excluding citations). Appendices and addendums are not allowed.
- Community Statement: Write a one to two-page statement, addressing this prompt: As a London Field Studies participant, you will participate in a small community of scholars. What excites you about sharing your perspective with this community? How do you think conversations with your fellow participants will enrich your development as a thinker and an individual? Your statement should be typed, double-spaced, in 12-point font and using 1-inch margins.
- Letter of Support: Supplied by a faculty member who accepts the responsibility to serve as a mentor throughout the program. Faculty submit their letters by using the “Faculty Recommendation” feature found in the Global Experiences application.
- Personal Reference: Provide the name and phone number of a personal reference. This may be a current or former supervisor, an advisor, coach, or a resident assistant. A personal reference should not be a TA, family member, or friend.
- Confirmation: The application will ask you (the applicant) to confirm that you will not simultaneously hold other spring 2027 research awards—for example, OUR awards or grants or University Honors College fellowships.
Application Deadline: November 4, 2026