Eligibility for Summer 2023
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U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S.
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Interest in considering a future PhD program
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Completion of at least the sophomore year by June 2023. Occasionally, we consider current first-years with extraordinary credentials.
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Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale). Admission is highly selective, and successful applicants typically have excellent academic records.
We particularly encourage:
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Groups underrepresented in their fields of study
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Students from economically/educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
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First generation to attend college
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Students attending predominantly undergraduate institutions with limited research opportunities
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Non-traditional students
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Individuals who have faced life challenges

RISE has rolling admissions. Acceptance is highly competitive, and early applications (February 1) receive priority review.
October 30 – Application site opens
January – Early application review starts
Late January – Initial offers extended
February to March – Admission continues until all places are filled, typically early March
*Only complete applications, including personal statement and 2 recommendations, are reviewed.