Undergrads: Apply

Undergraduate students: If you are interested in applying for any of these research projects, please complete the online application form below.

Currently Available Projects

Prospective candidates should submit this application by 5:00 p.m. ET on the date indicated in the position announcement.

A complete application must include:

All required fields of this online form.
A one-page cover letter identifying the position for which you’re applying and stating your interest in conducting research, your academic preparation, the skills you hope to gain from this experience, and contact information of two references.
A résumé or CV

If you are interested in gaining specific skill or a research opportunity that is not listed, please let us know as well. We can circulate your interest among the graduate students and faculty to see if someone would be capable and willing to set up an opportunity geared towards your specific interests. In other words, it never hurts to ask, but no guarantees that a match can be made.

Undergrad Application

Name

Penn State Email

Use your Penn State email, for example: xyz123@psu.edu

Phone Number

Major(s)

your current or intended major

Minor(s)

Class Standing

Enter your class standing (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)

Intended Graduation Semester

Enter the semester in which you intend to graduate (e.g. Spring 2022)

Name of the project to which you are applying

Name of Project Mentor

Number of Credits Sought

Enter the number of credits you would like to receive for this work. Each credit = 45 hours of effort. Some positions specify number of credits available, while others are available for variable credit, usually 1-3.

Propose a new project

If you do not see a project already listed that matches your interests, enter a brief description of a project you would like to propose, and the skills you want to develop as a result. There is no guarantee that your proposed project will be possible, but we will attempt to connect you with an appropriate mentor to discuss your ideas.

Cover Letter

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Upload in PDF format. Name the file as follows: FirstinitialLastname_letterMMYY.pdf (e.g. jdoe_letter1221.pdf)

Resume/CV

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Upload in PDF format. Name the file as follows: FirstinitialLastname_resumeMMYY.pdf (e.g. jdoe_resume1221.pdf)

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