(Students can participate in STEM PREP only one semester)

The STEM PREP program allows participants who are Freshmen second-semester or Sophomores first- or second-semester to participate in research activities that prepare them to enter the Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) program, which they can apply for the next semester. STEM PREP allows the student to:

1. Explore research opportunities and identify a research mentor and project for the URS program for the next semester  
2. Receive training in areas, such as lab safety, effective record keeping, and basic research techniques and methods to be used in the URS program.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Any student (4-year institution) majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)  is eligible to apply. Further qualifications include:

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident per NSF guidelines
• Full-time enrollment in a STEM discipline
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• A strong interest in and potential for graduate studies is also considered

Applications

STEM PREP program applications for Fall 2025 close on TBD.

Complete the Fall 2025 STEM PREP program application by clicking here: APPLY