Eligibility & Requirements

Any rising high school freshmen to college freshmen with majors or intended majors in the following departments are eligible to participate in the Ewgis Research Institute: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Neuroscience & Behavior, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology are some of the disciplines available. Projects must take place virtually, with very few exceptions.

It is strongly recommended that all ERI students complete the Program Interest Form in order to receive important updates prior to the application deadline. It should be noted that all students who wish to participate in ERI must complete the program application by the deadlines specified.

Waitlisted students must identify a faculty mentor at any academic institution to get off the waitlist. Other eligibility requirements can be found below Questions should be directed to [email protected].

Mentee Eligibility

Rising high school freshmen to rising college freshmen
Good Academic Standing: Previous semester and cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 is preferred.
Enrollment: If you have already submitted and then withdrawn an application during this application cycle, you are not eligible to reapply until the next application cycle.
No previous research experience is necessary. All fields are welcome, including disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, as long as they intersect with STEM.

Application includes:

Ewgis-Specific Application Questions
Supplementary Materials

Mentor Eligibility

Graduate student or postdoc with recent research experience.
All fields are welcome, including disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, as long as they intersect with STEM.

Selection Process

Ewgis does not select applicants based on their previous academic achievements. Applications will be carefully reviewed to determine who is dedicated and determined to complete a largely independent program, who genuinely desires to do science research, and who would struggle to gain research experience as a high school student without us. Because the goal of this program is to make STEM more accessible, we will try to provide as many opportunities as possible to our applicants. However, because there are a limited number of positions available, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

Program Expectations

Participation in the Ewgis Closing Conference Session

Ewgis Annual Journal

Certificates & Referees

Commitment