Research + Mentorship = Transformative Experiences
The Charles Center curates a variety of mentored research experiences for W&M undergraduates.
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Internships & Applied Learning
Looking to gain career skills by pursuing your academic passion in the summer?
Check out these opportunities to gain valuable experience researching and devising solutions to real-world problems.
Mentored Research
300+ undergraduate students received Charles Center funding in support of their research this year.
Interested in learning how to apply for research support?
Honors Program
Completing an Honors project can be one of the most academically rewarding experiences of a student's undergraduate career and can enhance career opportunities and graduate school applications.
Scholars Programs
The W&M Scholars Undergraduate Research Experience (WMSURE), James Monroe Scholars, 1693 Scholars, and Sharpe Community Scholars programs provide enhanced opportunities for undergraduate research and collaboration with faculty members.
Journalism Programs
We offer a range of opportunities for undergraduates to learn the craft of writing for public audiences from the nation's top practitioners.
Whether it's through the Sharp Journalism Seminar, a paid self-designed summer internship experience, or a substantial scholarship toward your graduate study in journalism, we'll support you and the next generation of journalists every step of the way.
Support for Faculty
The Charles Center offers a range of opportunities to support faculty research and teaching, including faculty mentorship support, co-curricular support, curricular innovation support, and term professorships and fellowships.
Upcoming Events
City Research Scholars in the News
Footnotes
Check out the latest Charles Center news!
Cultivating thinkers who change the world
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1 in 5
Impact
W&M undergraduates who benefit from Charles Center programs
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$1.1M
Innovation
Charles Center funding for undergraduate research experiences
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40
Career readiness
Charles Center-funded summer internships
Support Us
Currently, 1 out of every 5 W&M undergraduates pursues mentored research through Charles Center experiences.
Help us do more.
Contact us!
the Charles Center
USPS Mailing Address
Charles Center William & Mary P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Map & DirectionsShipping Address
Charles Center William & Mary 254 Blow Memorial Hall 262 Richmond Road Williamsburg, VA 23185
Map & DirectionsHours
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
