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What is the Charles Center?

We support transformative undergraduate research experiences beyond the classroom and across disciplines.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

Journalism Masterclass

Charles Center Masterclasses

The Charles Center facilitates research mentorship beyond the classroom through Masterclasses -- hands-on opportunities to learn from expert practitioners in journalism and in the arts.

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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.

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Currently, 1 out of every 5 W&M undergraduates pursues mentored research through Charles Center experiences. 

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Charles Center William & Mary P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

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Charles Center William & Mary 254 Blow Memorial Hall 262 Richmond Road Williamsburg, VA 23185

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  • Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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