Summer Research Early Identification Program
The Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) is a fully paid summer internship that provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive applications to PhD or MD-PhD programs.
To participate in the Summer Research Early Identification Program you must:
- Be a documented U.S. citizen or non-citizen national, or permanent resident in possession of an alien registration receipt card (I-551) or another legal document of such status at the time of application. International citizens studying in the United States with an F-1 Visa are not eligible for the SR-EIP. Individuals seeking asylum or refugees are not eligible.
- Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university in the United States or its territories, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a PhD or MD-PhD.*
- Have completed at least two semesters and have at least one semester remaining of their undergraduate education by the start of the summer program.
*Note: The Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) is not designed for students pursuing professional training for careers in the practice of law, business administration, clinical medicine, or the allied health professions.
The SR-EIP offers closely mentored research experiences in the life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities at 20 research institutions across the country. SR-EIP Participants...
- Spend 8–10 weeks at a Leadership Alliance institution.
- Receive a stipend, and travel and housing expenses from the research institution.
- Work under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor.
- Gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation.
- Make oral or poster presentations at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium.
- Gain access to ongoing resources, mentoring, and professional networks to support your career path as a part of the Leadership Alliance community.
- Receive professional development mentoring on applying to graduate programs and learn about research careers from alumni.
With one application you can apply for a research experience at three summer research sites. Review the list below to visit each institution’s website for specific information on opportunities available and program requirements.
The Leadership Alliance, founded at Brown University in 1992 as a partnership of 23 institutions, came together to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, business, and the public sector. Today, this consortium has grown to 42 academic partners and two private companies and has provided research, mentoring, and networking experiences to over 6,000 scholars. Through The Dana Foundation Neuroscience and Society Scholars (DNSS) initiative, TLA aims to inspire students to pursue interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Neuroscience and Society at the graduate level. For nine weeks in the summer of 2025, a cohort of twelve TLA DNSS Scholars will engage in research at Brown University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Based on interests expressed in their application, TLA DNSS Scholars will be matched with a mentor whose research sits directly at the interface of Neuroscience and Society or with two mentors, one from Neuroscience and another from a non-natural science, who agree to jointly mentor the student on a collaborative research project. Based on the collective expertise of the faculty at Brown, Hopkins and UPenn projects will fall within several themes, namely Neuroscience and: Public Health, Ethics, AI, Economics, Law and the Environment.
The Mellon Initiative program is for undergraduates interested in pursuing doctoral study in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The program offers:
- Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university in the United States or its territories, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a PhD or MD–PhD.
- Have completed at least two semesters and have at least one semester remaining of their undergraduate education by the start of the summer program.
- Be a documented U.S. citizen or non-citizen national, or permanent resident in possession of an alien registration receipt card (I-551) or another legal document of such status at the time of application. International citizens studying in the United States with an F-1 Visa are not eligible for the SR-EIP. Individuals seeking asylum or refugees are not eligible.
The SR-EIP is an enriching, in-depth, comprehensive program for any student who is interested in pursuing a PhD in a STEM, Humanities, or Social Science field. Watch and listen as our Doctoral Scholar alumni describe their personal SR-EIP experience.
Talks about his experience with the Leadership Alliance.
Talks about her experience with the Leadership Alliance.
We look forward to your application to The Leadership Alliance 2024 Summer Research-Early Identification Program. Beginning November 1, 2023, apply online. Read the Application Instructions and FAQs.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the entire application package, including two letters of recommendation and official transcript(s), is received by the February 1, 2024 deadline.
The Leadership Alliance programs encourage diversity to further its goal of preparing young scholars from underrepresented and underserved populations for graduate training and are not exclusionary on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
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