USRPT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO APPLY

The Summer 2021 application is now open! Click here to apply. New positions will be added on a rolling basis until 3/31/2021. The summer application will close on 4/30/2021.

Review the application steps below. It is recommended that you have your resume and advising report ready and write the short essay responses BEFORE starting the application.

  1. Review general open research positions HERE and Translating Engineering Research to K-8 (TEK8) positions HERE.
  2. Complete the online application, which includes:
    1. Research statement (max 1000 characters): Describe your research interests. Be careful not to define them too narrowly. You can also share that you are still defining your interests and would be open to any available project.
    2. Personal statement (max 1000 characters): What is your motivation for research? Share your goals and how summer research will help you achieve those goals (Are you interested in an eventual career in academia, industry, or government?) What qualities would you contribute to a research lab/team (leadership and communication skills, work ethic, passion for specific research areas, etc)?
    3. Resume (1-page pdf please)
    4. Advising report (most recent)
  3. Reach out to faculty directly and keep an eye out for emails from faculty regarding their responses to your application!