Who is academically eligible to apply?
Sophomore and junior students in good academic standing who wish to engage in undergraduate research are encouraged to apply. Carefully review the eligibility requirements below. Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements: • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident • Have achieved the following academic standing at the time of application: • Sophomore (must have achieved junior status by the start of the summer component) or • Junior (must not be graduating for at least one more academic year) • Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 • Have a strong interest in doctoral study and a willingness to consider a career in academia as a scholar or researcher. • Be a first-generation student (meaning neither parent has received a four-year, bachelor’s degree) who is economically disadvantaged (as determined by the US Department of Education criteria), or be a student from a group that is underrepresented in graduate programs (African American, Hispanic, or Native American). Please note
