Summer Creative Arts and Research Program
Advancing Research Through Faculty Mentorship
The Summer Creative Arts and Research Program (SCARP) was created to support independent student research under the sponsorship of a faculty mentor.
The program is a non-credit experiential learning program designed to enhance professional skills and provide a competitive advantage to participating students in the pursuit of career opportunities and graduate studies.
Benefits of SCARP
Participants receive a training stipend, on-campus housing and meals during their projects, and hands-on professional experience within a scholarly community. Students also benefit from personalized mentoring by active researchers. SCARP is approved as a supervised research option that fulfills one of the two required Signature Learning Experiences (SLE) for Elizabethtown College students.
SCARP also has a part-time track for students who prefer to complete a smaller project (10 hours a week). Please note, housing and food will not be provided for this opportunity.
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Apply for SCARP
The Office of Sponsored Research is now accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Creative Arts and Research Program, and must be submitted by a faculty or staff mentor. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 30, 2026.
For more information about SCARP, please contact Susan Mapp.
Learn More Information & ApplyPast SCARP Projects
SCARP Project Archive
Discover SCARP projects spanning research, creative work, and interdisciplinary study. Browse summaries to see what students have accomplished through research.
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