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SCEC Internship Application

 

Applicants must complete all sections of this application. Do not use special characters in your responses, this may cause failure in submitting the application.

Tips for completing a successful application:

  • Review all sections of the application carefully before you get started.
  • Ensure you have gathered the required information and supporting documents.
  • Complete the short answer and essay portions of the application on a separate platform. Then have someone you trust review your answers before you transfer them to the application.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us at Internships@scec.org if you have any questions!

Please note the following requirements:

  • Must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident.
  • Must be an undergraduate during the entire year of 2024.
  • Must be a FIRST-TIME undergraduate.
  • Must be able to verify information provided in the application (e.g. provide transcripts).
  • Must be able to participate in interview(s) to complete the application process.

IMPORTANT: Priority consideration deadline is Friday, Feb. 19, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.


Refer to Internship Eligibility and Requirements for further information.


Which SCEC Summer Internship are You Interested in?

You can apply to either SOURCES or SURE internship programs. Please select the program that you are interested in. If you wish to be considered for both programs, you can select both SURE and SOURCES.

SURE On-site at mentor's institution or field site.
SOURCES Remotely mentored research experience.

On what date would you be available to start your 10-week research program?

Where did you hear about us?

Contact Information

Please review your contact information to ensure we have your preferred phone and email for summer 2024.

   

NOTE: You will receive additional notifications to this email address. Ensure you provide an account you will monitor frequently.

Are you a citizen of the United States?

If not, are you a permanent resident of the United States?

Of which country are you a citizen?

Note: Only U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent resident undergraduates are eligible for a SCEC Internship.

Date of Birth:

Permanent address

This is the address where program documents and materials will be sent to.

School-year address, if different
Academic Background Please complete the following for your current academic institution.
NOTE that you must be enrolled as an undergraduate student Fall 2024 to qualify for a SCEC internship.

Highest class completed by Fall 2024:

Expected month/year of graduation:
If you are at a two-year institution, select your expected date of transfer.



   
 

NOTE: For Field, type full official name as declared on your academic records; no abbreviations.

IMPORTANT: All applicants are required to submit their transcripts via email to internships@scec.org. An application will be considered incomplete until the transcripts are received.

I understand that as part of the application process and to be considered for a SCEC internship I will send my transcripts to internships@scec.org
Previous academic institution:



   



Research and Work Experience






institution/
Research experience:
Title and nature of research If published, where? Dates Was this an internship?   If so, name the internship
 
 
 
Research Interests


Supplemental Questions Regarding Remotely-Mentored Research

Complete the following supplemental questions. Email internships@scec.org if you have any questions.

Are you interested in a remotely-mentored summer research experience?    

Do you have a computer and high-speed internet at home to enable participation in a remote research experience?    

Would you be able to work from home for the duration of the summer, likely spending most of your time at a computer?      

Do virtual/online activities focused on research skills development and career opportunities interest you?    


Brief Essays




Career Pathway

I am considering attending graduate school.

I want to work in industry after I graduate.

I want to work in academia after I graduate.

Have you enrolled in/taken any graduate level courses?    

If you are considering graduate school, what degree are you most interested in pursuing?











Other Interests



References

Please provide contact info for two professional references. These could be faculty members or academic advisors at your institution who are familiar with your academic preparation and research experience, if any. One of your references may be from a supervisor from a previous or current place on employment. If you are selected as a candidate, we may contact each of these people to provide a reference for you.

First Reference












Second Reference












Demographic Survey

A key component of our annual report to the National Science Foundation is demographic information about our applicants. All demographic information will be reported to the NSF in aggregate. Your responses for this section will not influence our selection process in any way.

Gender

Ethnicity
 
Race (select one or more)




Family education
Select one menu option for the highest level of formal education:
Family member Education Level   Family member Education level
Father   Aunt(s) (if any)
Mother   Uncle(s) (if any)
Brother(s) (if any)   Grandmother(s)
Sister(s) (if any)   Grandfather(s)
Certifications

Please review the paragraphs below, then check the certification box and enter your name as your signature in the space provided.

I certify that the information reported on this application, to the best of my knowledge, is true and correct. I have carefully read the eligibility and requirements for SCEC internships and certify that I will meet all that apply to me. I alone have completed every portion of this application and understand that if any part of my application is found to be false it could result in my immediate dismissal from the program. I understand that as part of my application, I may be required to submit academic transcripts and participate in an interview. I agree to participate in the assessment of the SCEC internship program by completing surveys and/or interviews regarding my perceptions and experiences, which may requested after the program is completed.

I authorize SCEC to release the information in this application to the internship selection committee and to funding organizations including the National Science Foundation. If I am selected as a participant, I authorize SCEC to publicize any relevant scholarship and biographical information and/or publish photographs of me.
I certify that all of the above is true.

Signature:

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