Summer Mentorship Program (SMP)

The Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) is an annual research initiative at the Centre for Water Informatics & Technology (WIT), LUMS, designed to immerse undergraduate students in cutting-edge research that advances WIT’s mission of sustainable water management, smart agriculture, and climate resilience.

This one-month program provides selected students with the opportunity to contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary projects under the mentorship of WIT faculty and staff. Participants gain hands-on experience, engage in collaborative learning, and receive a stipend upon successful completion of the program.

Undergraduate students from all universities are eligible to apply. However, based on the specific requirements of each project, some opportunities may be limited to students from relevant academic disciplines. Project-specific eligibility criteria are shared in detail with the call for applications.

Applications for SMP 2026 are open. Click here for details on offered projects and the application procedure.

Past SMP Offerings: SMP 2023, SMP 2024, SMP 2025.

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Program Structure:

  • Students apply for specific projects listed in the official project list shared during the application cycle.

  • Applications are reviewed by WIT faculty, and selected students are assigned to relevant mentors from the WIT team based on project alignment and academic background 

  • Mentors provide guidance throughout the program and oversee the students’ progress.

Final Presentation and Report:
At the conclusion of the program, each student is required to:

  • Deliver a presentation in a joint session showcasing their research outcomes.

  • Submit a written project report for evaluation.

These components are assessed by WIT faculty, and the top-ranked project is selected for the Best Project Award.

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Compensation:
Each participant receives a stipend of PKR 20,000, disbursed upon the successful completion of the program. 

Best Project Award:
The winning student-mentor pair will receive:

  • An extended one-month research opportunity.

  • An additional stipend for the extended period.

  • Access to a small grant of PKR 50,000, which can be utilized for training, travel, or materials and equipment required to advance the project.

How to Apply:
Applicants must submit the following documents via email:

  • CV

  • Academic transcripts

  • Cover letter (maximum 500 words) explaining why they are a good fit for the proposed project(s)

Applicants must clearly state the project(s) they are applying for in the email. A maximum of two project preferences can be submitted (please label them as Preference 1 and Preference 2).

For any queries regarding the Summer Mentorship Program, please contact: talha.manzoor@lums.edu.pk or faris.ali@lums.edu.pk