Applicants must be 1) U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States, 2) be in good academic standing and currently enrolled in an undergraduate 4-year degree program, and 3) will have undergraduate status at the time of travel. Students will be required to upload a personal statement, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
Applications for Summer 2024 will be accepted starting August 2023. Students accepted in the program will be notified by early January 2024.
Preference will be given to applicants who clearly describe the potential for professional and personal growth they would achieve through participation in this IRES program.
Please apply through the National Science Foundation's Education and Training Application Portal (ETAP). Click the button below to access the application page.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lara LaDage (LDL18@psu.edu).