Can I get course credit for the internship?
Yes. It depends on your home university policies, please check with them to discuss.
Yes. It depends on your home university policies, please check with them to discuss.
The program is a full-time intensive research experience. There are many free and open workshops and seminars on-campus that will enhance your research experience. However, scholars should not anticipate taking CMU courses or working part-time while participating in the program. [...]
RISS will provide tools for you to help you explore graduate school options available to you at CMU and other universities
No. RI Summer Scholars are not housed on campus; on campus housing is not available for the entire length of the program. Summer Scholars are responsible for finding housing.
Once accepted, RI Summer Scholars will receive more information about housing during online information sessions and pre-arrival online orientation. Some resources you might begin to explore are: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org http://lobosmanagemencom http://www.abodo.com/pittsburgh-pa http://www.zillow.com http://www.forrencom/ http://www.apartmentfindecom/ https://www.airbnb.com/s/Pittsburgh--PA Many scholars choose neighborhoods close to [...]
The application requires a resume or curriculum vitae, statement of purpose, one letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor or instructor, and unofficial transcripts (with overall GPA and major GPA) from one’s entire undergraduate period. Please note that documents will [...]
Contact us at riss-info@andrew.cmu.edu with the full name of the educational organization and its website. Your institution will be added to the database within 3 business days.
If you are currently an international student studying in the US, please choose your current visa status. If you are currently studying internationally, please select J-1.
Only one recommendation is required. However, you may choose to add additional recommenders for a maximum of three.
Your recommender should be able to speak about your academic potential and ability. A faculty member from your college or university with whom you have done research would be an excellent choice. The strongest recommendations often come from individuals who [...]