Frequently Asked Questions:

• Application Process
  • When is my application due?
  • Where do I send my application? Can I apply online?
  • What do I need to include with my application?
  • Are there different application forms for undergraduate and graduate students?
  • Can I submit other things with my application such as letters of recommendation?
  • I haven't had much paid work experience. Do I still need to submit a resume?
  • What is the interview process? Do I need to do it in person?
  • When will I be notified if I have been accepted into the program?
• Eligibility
  • Who can apply?
  • Do I have to be a U.S. citizen?
  • Do I have to be in a certain major or field to apply?
• Time Conflicts
  • What are the dates for the summer program?
  • I have to take a summer school class. Can i still do the internship?
  • I have a family obligation (wedding, reunion etc.) scheduled during the summer. Can I leave for a few days?
  • What if I cannot stay the entire time?
  • Do we have any days off over the summer?
• Stipends
  • How much will I be paid?
  • Are housing costs covered?
• Project Details
  • Where will i work?
  • When and where is the student orientation?
  • What kinds of projects will I work on?
  • How will interns be matched to their projects?
  • What will I be expected to do to complete the internship?