2026 Program Application
Requirements of the program:
1. You must be a junior about to enter your senior year at the end of the summer.
2. You must be a US citizen, US national, or a permanent resident.
3. You must have your passport by January 19th, 2026.
We seek to identify students who are passionate about science and discovery and who are eager to explore other societies and their cultures
Preference is given to students who attend institutions where research is not the primary focus. All eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply. We also give preference to students who have taken a junior level E&M course.
1. Apply to the program via the NSF ETAP common application at the following link:
https://etap.nsf.gov/award/7431/opportunity/11480
We have a few additional things we need that are on our Supplemental Online form (Passport information, YouTube URL for a 60 second or less video telling us who you are as a person, etc.)
2. Complete the Supplemental Online application form (Click here for the supplemental application)
3. You Must print, sign, Scan and Submit the Certification page: (Click Here for the form)
Submit it here: Submit the Signed Certification form (pdf please, 4MB max)
4. Submit a High Quality Color Scan of your passport identification page
This is the page with your full legal name. The passport MUST be valid valid at least through August 31, 2026. This must be received by the application deadline.
Submit it here: Submit your Passport Scan (pdf please, 4MB max)
5. Have two letters of recommendation, a resume, and your transcript sent to us via the ETAP system: The recommendations MUST be submitted by January 19th, 2026.