The SMALL Undergraduate Research Project is a ten-week summer program (9  weeks at Williams and 1 week at home) in which undergraduates investigate open research problems in mathematics and statistics.  One of the largest programs of its kind in the country, SMALL is supported in part by a National Science Foundation grant for Research Experiences for Undergraduates and by the Bronfman Science Center of Williams College. Around 500 students have participated in the project since its inception in 1988. Students work in small groups directed by individual faculty members.  Many participants have published papers and presented talks at research conferences based on work done in SMALL.  Some have gone on to complete PhDs in Mathematics and related fields.

During off hours, students enjoy the many attractions of summer in the Berkshires:  hiking, biking, plays, concerts, etc. Weekly lunches, teas, and casual sporting events bring SMALL students together with faculty and other students spending the summer doing research at Williams College. Participating students receive a stipend of about $4000. Several board plans are available at reasonable rates, with housing included for free. There are funds to help with travel to/from SMALL, as well as to support students to go to conferences to present their work. Students are required to live on campus to participate in the SMALL program.  Having students live together on campus allows for the mathematical interaction to expand beyond the boundaries of the workday.

• The SMALL program is open to all students who are undergraduates during the summer in which the research is conducted. (Funding is available for a limited number of students who are not US citizens or permanent residents.  
• However, Williams College cannot obtain a visa for SMALL students, and so only students with a current US visa are eligible. You are responsible for obtaining a visa — we cannot assist you with that, or provide provisional offers based on a successful visa application.)