The University of Rochester’s 2025 iScholar Program offers a prestigious, fully funded summer research opportunity for international undergraduate and master’s students. This competitive program is designed to support outstanding students who aspire to pursue a PhD in chemistry and related fields. The program provides comprehensive funding, including a stipend, on-campus accommodation, health insurance, and up to $1,250 for travel support.
Participants will have the chance to engage in full-time research under the supervision of a faculty member, gaining valuable hands-on experience. In addition to research, the program offers access to seminars, networking events, and poster presentations that are specifically designed to foster both academic and professional development. This opportunity provides an excellent platform for students to enhance their research skills and prepare for future academic and career success.
University of Rochester Summer Research Program Summary:
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Expenses | Accommodation | $1250 Travel Costs | Healthcare
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 24, 2025
Benefits of University of Rochester Summer Research Program 2025:
- The University of Rochester Summer Research Program provides participants with a weekly stipend for living expenses, on-campus accommodation, health insurance, and up to $1,250 for travel costs.
- The program also covers associated student registration and tuition fees.
- Participants will conduct research full-time under the supervision of a faculty member from the chemistry department.
- Participants will live on campus and have the opportunity to participate in a seminar series and a poster event designed for summer research students when not engaged in research.
- Participants will have several networking opportunities throughout the summer, with no courses associated with the program.
- All participants are required to stay for at least eight weeks, and for a maximum of ten weeks.
Requirements for University of Rochester International Student Summer Research Program:
To be considered for the University of Rochester International Student Summer Research Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must not be U.S. citizens or residents.
- Applicants must be currently studying outside of the U.S.
- Applicants must not have pursued or be currently in a PhD program.
- Applicants must be in an undergraduate or master’s program with a focus on chemistry or a related field (e.g., physics, biology, engineering, computer science, etc.).
- Applicants must plan to pursue a PhD in chemistry.
Eligible Fields:
The following fields are eligible:
- Chemistry and related fields
- Physics
- Biology
- Engineering
- Computer science.
Required Documents for University of Rochester Summer Research Program 2025:
To apply, applicants must be ready to submit the following documents:
- An unofficial copy of your transcripts (with English translation)
- A copy of your CV in PDF format
- Contact information of two professors that are familiar with your work to serve as references
How to Apply for University of Rochester Summer Research Program:
To apply for the 2025 University of Rochester Summer Research Program, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click the link below to visit the program’s webpage
- Complete and submit the online application along with the required documents
- A copy of your application, along with instructions on how to submit the reference letter, will be sent to them from summer@chem.rochester.edu.
- Please follow up with your references to ensure they have received this email. Note that this automated email may sometimes be filtered as spam.
- A copy of your submitted application and confirmation of received recommendation letters will be sent to you via email. Decisions and offers will be made in the last week of March.
Click on the link below to apply:
https://www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/i-scholar.html
