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Eligibility for Summer 2024
U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S. (For NSF REUs and some other grant-funded RISE partners, only citizens or permanent residents are eligible.)
Interest in considering a future PhD program
Completion of at least the sophomore year by June 2024. Occasionally, we consider current first-years with extraordinary credentials.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale). Admission is highly selective, and successful applicants typically have excellent academic records.
We particularly encourage:
Groups underrepresented in their fields of study
Students from economically/educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
First generation to attend college
Students attending predominantly undergraduate institutions with limited research opportunities
Non-traditional students
Individuals who have faced life challenges
RISE has rolling admissions. Acceptance is highly competitive, and early applications (February 1) receive priority review.
November 1 – Application site opens
January – Early application review starts
Early February – Initial offers extended
February to March – Admission continues until all places are filled, typically mid March
*Only complete applications, including personal statement and 2 recommendations, are reviewed.