2010 STEM Summer Scholars Institute application

To be considered for the 2010 Summer Scholars Institute, all of the following items must be submitted to the Indiana University Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs by February 15, 2010:

1. A completed Summer Scholars Institute application form
2. Official transcripts of all colleges/universities attended
3. Two letters of recommendation ( i.e., faculty member or employer who can evaluate your potential for graduate school, taking into consideration your accomplishments, intellectual prowess, independent work habits, capacity for critical and analytical thinking, and ability to organize and express ideas clearly).
4. Personal Statement (2 pages maximum) which includes the following:
   1. Why do I want to participate in the Summer Scholars Institute; that is, what do I hope to gain from this summer research experience?
   2. What are my short and long term career goals?
   3. What are my academic (Masters, Doctorate, or another graduate or professional degree) goals?
   4. List personal qualities, research and/or technical skills that may enhance your research experience.
   5. Please select your primary and secondary research interest from the research area checklist, so that we may begin to match you with appropriate faculty mentors.
   6. Please list any special cultural or recreational interests that you have, so that our program may be most responsive to the needs of our students.

How do I submit my application?

(Please be sure to print or type all information requested.)

Electronically:

Applications may be submitted electronically as a pdf file attached to an e-mail to . If using this route of delivery, please be sure to include Summer Scholars in the subject line of the e-mail.

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