Research Experience Program (REXP)
What is REXP? How is it different from the INP?
The Research Experience Program (REXP) is part of Dickinson's Academic Internship & Research Program (INP/REXP), the college's official program for recognizing scholarly academic research. The REXP is different from the INP in that the principal activity and focus of the research experience is original investigation designed to create new knowledge in a recognized field of inquiry.
The REXP is intended to provide formal documentation of scholarly scientific research experiences that take place during the summer under the supervision of a professional researcher at Dickinson or at another institution. Examples include student-faculty research with a Dickinson faculty member (on campus or at a field site), or participation in a summer research project at another research organization (typically a college or university, private research foundation, etc.).
REXP and INP are two different paths within the Academic Internship & Research Program (INP/REXP). Please review the INP page for additional information.
If you have questions about this designation, please contact the Associate Provost for High-Impact Learning & Fellowships.
Registration Deadlines
To register a summer research experience, the registration form/proposal must be submitted through Gateway by July 1.
What is involved with REXP?
Students hoping to earn the REXP credit must submit a proposal (500-1000 word limit) at the beginning of the summer to receive preliminary approval to pursue REXP. At the end of the experience/summer, they must submit:
- An Abstract (250-word limit) that reports on the outcomes of the completed research experience
- A Reflective Essay (350-500 word limit) that explains the personal significance of your Research Experience in the context of your academic career at Dickinson.
Upon successful completion of a research experience and REXP course, 0.25 credits is placed on the student's official transcript through the REXP 7xx course number.
Why should I register for REXP?
Students engaging in scholarly research during the summer should register with REXP to have their research experience officially recognized and documented on their transcript.
Students may participate in the REXP more than once. They may participate in the REXP each summer if they choose.
How do I register for REXP?
Register through the Forms section in Gateway.
You will know that the registration is submitted correctly and successfully because you will receive an automatically generated confirmation via email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please contact the Associate Provost for High-Impact Learning & Fellowships.
I'm not sure if my experience would be appropriate for REXP or INP. What should I do?
If you have questions about REXP or INP, please contact the Associate Provost for High-Impact Learning & Fellowships.