Eligibility for Summer 2023

U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S.
Interest in considering a future PhD program
Completion of at least the sophomore year by June 2023. Occasionally, we consider current first-years with extraordinary credentials.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale). Admission is highly selective, and successful applicants typically have excellent academic records.

We particularly encourage:

Groups underrepresented in their fields of study
Students from economically/educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
First generation to attend college
Students attending predominantly undergraduate institutions with limited research opportunities
Non-traditional students
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.