Are there set dates for DREU internships? Do students have to be matched with mentors from universities that have the same academic calendar?
The program is very flexible and the mentorship dates are scheduled at the mutual convenience of the student and the mentor. We have students and mentors applying from schools that are on the semester system (summer break typically from mid May to mid August) and from schools that are on the quarter system (summer break typically from mid June to mid September). Usually, it is easiest to arrange housing during the mentor’s summer break, but some DREU students have started their mentorship before the end of their mentor’s spring term or have completed their internship after their mentor’s fall term has started. These details are worked out during the matching process and should not prevent anyone from applying for the DREU program.
