RISS will provide tools for you to help you explore graduate school options available to you at CMU and other universities

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 [...]

Yes, but please be sure to have at least one recommender who can discuss your research experience and potential.

Yes, links and publications are encouraged. Additional materials can be added as supplemental pages to your CV/resume and submitted with your CV/resume. No CDs or physical mail will be considered.

The submission button will appear on the main page/checklist page of your application after you have completed all the required parts. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation message.

90% of the selected participants will be notified by April 1st via email.